Brexit: Trade

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean Excerpts

Tuesday 1st November 2016 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Mobarik]

My noble friend has taken the words right out of my mouth.

[Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Lab)]

My Lords, I declare an interest as the chairman of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce. Can the Minister confirm that there is nothing to inhibit discussions, and indeed agreements, on memoranda of understanding over trade even while we are a member of the European Union and that such memoranda of understanding might well then form the basis for trade agreements after we leave?

[Baroness Mobarik]

I absolutely agree with the noble Baroness.