Mr Piers Merchant
Former Conservative MP for Beckenham
Former Conservative MP for Beckenham
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The right hon. Gentleman said that the Conservative party had opposed devolution at each stage. Will he confirm that the Welsh people, when they were last given the opportunity, roundly opposed devolution?
I am pleased to follow the maiden speech of the hon. Member fmor Elmet (Mr. Burgon), who spoke ably and with good humour. I look forward to hearing many of his speeches in future to this House. He was generous in the tribute he paid to his predecessor, Spencer Batiste, with whom I served for many years on the Government Benches. It is a shame that he is not here now, but the hon. Gentleman...
It is not a new avenue, because the previous Government were also concerned when national insurance contributions were not properly paid. Because the then system enabled employers to make use of avoidance measures, my right hon. Friend the then Secretary of State and my right hon. and learned Friend the then Chancellor introduced a number of measures to combat them. I greatly welcome the fact...
Former Conservative MP for Beckenham
Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 27 October 1997 — Resigned
Also represented Newcastle upon Tyne Central
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