Which is why the NCC will be opened by Dr Vince Cable, the business secretary.

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The news was heavily criticised by politicians and business leaders, with the Business Secretary, Dr Vince Cable calling the figures "deeply disappointing".

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Dr Vince Cable, Liberal Democrat treasury spokesman said using PFI to fund hospitals was to be welcomed - but only if the building is completed on time and in budget.

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First, Mr Cameron would struggle to justify removing Dr Fox after persisting with Vince Cable, the Liberal Democrat business secretary, who barely bothers to hide his distaste for the Conservatives.

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"Vince Cable is right to say that dismissal procedures need to be slimmed down, " Dr Adam Marshall, director of policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said.

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