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Debate between Ben Bradshaw and David Jones
Thursday 1st December 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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My hon. Friend is entirely right: Europol is of importance. As part of the exit negotiations, the Government will discuss with the EU and member states how best to continue co-operation on a range of tools and measures, including membership of Europol.

Ben Bradshaw Portrait Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter) (Lab)
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In his discussions with the Home Office, has the Minister talked about the letter written to it by the National Farmers Union warning that British fruit and veg will go unpicked this winter because of the current labour crisis in the horticultural and agricultural industries, and what is he doing about that?

David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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The right hon. Gentleman is entirely right: the agricultural industry has traditionally relied on seasonal agricultural labour. These are matters that we are giving close attention to. Indeed, I discussed them only yesterday with representatives of farming unions.