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Wednesday 19th December 2012 | 17:36

Eric Pickles: We're removing the begging bowl from councils

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- 19/12/12
- Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communi...
- BBC News

Eric Pickles said the Government was “removing the begging bowl” from ...

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