Action replay of the Muhammad Haque Question of Conservative Party Chair Francis Maude 24 April 2006

Transcript of Muhammad Haque Qs and Tory Chair Francis Maude Answers

24.04.2006 17:27

AADHIKARonline transcript of the question and answer between Khoodeelaar! Organiser Muhammad Haque and Conservative Party Chair Francis Maude, in Brick Lane London E1 at 1210 Hrs appx GMT on Monday 24 April 2006 

Transcript posted on aadhikaronline web pages at 1345 Hrs GMT Monday 24 April 2006 

1. Muhammad Haque [Organiser, Khoodeelaar! the Brick Lane London E1 area No to Crossrail hole Bill] : Hello can I ask you a Question from Khoodeelaar? 

Francis Maude: Yes. Do. 

2. Muhammad Haque: [Khoodeelaar is] the Campaign against Crossrail hole [in the Brick Lane London E1 area] 

3. Muhammad Haque What would you say is your Party’s position? 

Francis Maude: Well, we’re very much in favour of CrossRail… which we think can deliver very serious benefits to the area but we’re concerned that there shouldn’t be [slight stammer] all of the digging up of [slight stammer] the [Brick Lane London E1 ] area to make it happen, We don’t see that it’s necessary. 

4. Muhammad Haque: Do you believe Alistair Darling's 

Francis Maude: No 

5. Muhammad Haque: [UK Transport Secretary – the Crossrail hole Minister] Alistair Darling’s statement, said in a written statement on 30 March [2006] what do you say to that? 

Francis Maude: No. You see that’s simply pre-election [hesitation]] manoeuvring. I wouldn't trust anything he [Alistair Darling] says. 

6. .Muhammad Haque: Are you going to take it up as a formal motion against his 

Francis Maude: my colleagues are. My colleagues will be. Thank you very much. 

7 Muhammad Haque: When do you expect to do that? 

Francis Maude: Well, very soon. 

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