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Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Karen Lumley (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 9 November 2011 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Engagements

Question
Does my right hon. Friend think it right for hon. Members to take instruction from the GMB about how to vote on amendments?
Answer

My hon. Friend raises a serious issue—[Interruption.] I can hear, and I can sense, a bit of resistance, which is perhaps not surprising when 85% of Labour's money comes from the trade unions. When we discuss legislation in this House, we should be bringing our judgment, our ideas and our arguments, not just picking up a tired old brief from a trade union.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
535 c284 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Labour GMB
Link
View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk