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The hon. Gentleman talks about the Conservative record. Shall I talk to him about our record on national insurance?

I will make a bit more progress and then give way to my right hon. Friend.

That is a very odd question when the Minister himself has said that the objective today is to provide more money for the health service.

No, I am drawing my speech to a close, because plenty of people wish to speak. UKHospitality is also concerned.

I will be very happy to give way, but I will make some progress first.

Since the hon.

I have been listening to questions from Members who believe that this is “not a tax on working people” asking for exemptions from it.

The hon. Gentleman asks, “What’s not to like?”, but just a few minutes ago he was saying what he did not like in the Bill.

I will make a bit more progress and then give way to my right hon. Friend.

That is a very odd question when the Minister himself has said that the objective today is to provide more money for the health service.