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Debate between Carla Lockhart and Julian Smith
Wednesday 5th February 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Carla Lockhart Portrait Carla Lockhart (Upper Bann) (DUP)
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I thank the Secretary of State for his answer. He will know that farming and fisheries are an important part of our local economy. He mentioned Barnett consequentials for farmers. Can he give specific assurances that farmers and fishermen will be looked after now that we have left the EU?

Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith
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I can confirm that we will look after everybody after we leave the EU, but I am also reticent, sitting so close to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in making any commitments about the forthcoming Budget.

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