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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Viscount Bledisloe (Crossbench). It was answered on Wednesday, 10 May 2006.


Common Agricultural Policy: Single Farm Payments

Question
My Lords, does the promotion of the previous Secretary of State, who is entirely responsible for this lamentable mess, demonstrate the Government's belief that it does not matter how many bloomers you make provided that you are dealing only with foreigners and foreign affairs?
Answer

My Lords, I deeply resent that. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary has had an outstanding record as a Minister for longer than most people have been in the House of Commons. She served first in the government of Harold Wilson, and she has served with distinction in every post that she has had.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
681 c902 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Agriculture Administrative delays Payments Subsidies Common agricultural policy