Last week, Treasury minister Ian Pearson said he would hold all banks' "feet to the fire" to ensure customers were treated fairly.

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Ian Pearson, Mr Robinson's parliamentary aide while he was in office, also said it was inconceivable Downing Street was behind the rumours.

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Security Minister Ian Pearson described the attacks as an "affront to democracy".

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Science and Innovation Minister Ian Pearson said he welcomed the commission's proposal.

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Treasury Minister Ian Pearson was speaking as the Bill passed its first hurdle in the Commons after being supported by MPs from all major parties.

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The government was represented by Northern Ireland Office minister Ian Pearson, who was one of the many making the procession to lay a wreath at the foot of the Cenotaph.

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Ian Pearson, from Bromsgrove, had no reservations.

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