Debates between John Glen and Anna McMorrin during the 2017-2019 Parliament

EU Customs Union and Draft Withdrawal Agreement: Cost

Debate between John Glen and Anna McMorrin
Monday 22nd October 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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It is in the interests of aerospace and defence industries across the country for the Government to come to the right long-term solution that secures jobs and certainty about their operating environment in the UK and for trading abroad.

Anna McMorrin Portrait Anna McMorrin (Cardiff North) (Lab)
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Experts have found that Wales will be hit disproportionately hard, with people and communities up and down Wales hit hardest if the UK leaves the customs union and the single market. Is the Minister prepared to make that sacrifice?

John Glen Portrait John Glen
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The Prime Minister and the whole Government are committed to finding a solution for the whole of the United Kingdom. I recognise the different distribution of EU funds and therefore the policy challenges that will exist for the Government thereafter.