Debates between Mary Glindon and Elizabeth Truss during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Mary Glindon and Elizabeth Truss
Thursday 5th March 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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My hon. Friend is right. I understand that Leyland Exports can face up to 25% tariffs on the export of goods vehicles to the United States, and 5% tariffs on its exports to Australia. In the free trade agreements we are looking for from the United States and Australia, one of our key asks will be to get rid of those tariffs, and to make it much easier for the car industry—by reducing testing and red tape—to ensure that we can get our fantastic exports into those markets.

Mary Glindon Portrait Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) (Lab)
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9. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the preparedness of UK ports of entry to facilitate international trade after the transition period.