Debates between Simon Clarke and David Linden during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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No-deal Brexit: Short Positions against the Pound

Debate between Simon Clarke and David Linden
Monday 30th September 2019

(4 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Clarke Portrait The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Mr Simon Clarke)
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It is not appropriate for the Government to comment on specific currency market movements, or on market positioning—

David Linden Portrait David Linden (Glasgow East) (SNP)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. We cannot hear what is being said.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. My advice to the Minister is simply to project. I know he will do so unfailingly.

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Simon Clarke Portrait Mr Clarke
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As I said in my opening statement, the Treasury keeps these issues under review and is always working to ensure that we regulate this area in a way that is appropriate and proportionate.

David Linden Portrait David Linden (Glasgow East) (SNP)
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In the interest of transparency, will the Minister agree to publish details of all call logs and meetings between every Minister and Crispin Odey?

Simon Clarke Portrait Mr Clarke
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The Government do not comment on meetings with individuals, and the hon. Gentleman would not expect me to do so now.

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