In the light of the strictures that the hon. Gentleman has imposed on his former Prime Minister, may I just mention that the national debt, which is currently regarded as being about £1.5 trillion, rises to between £3 trillion and £4 trillion if, for instance, Network Rail and the pension liabilities are taken into account? Does the hon. Gentleman accept that that is the real position?
Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993
Proceeding contribution from
William Cash
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 23 March 2016.
It occurred during Debate on Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993.
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