Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Charlie Elphicke Excerpts
Tuesday 1st October 2019

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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The figure of £39 billion is based on a deal. If we end up leaving with no deal, that £39 billion number is no longer relevant.

Charlie Elphicke Portrait Charlie Elphicke (Dover) (Ind)
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Is the Chancellor aware that the chief executive of the port of Dover has said that we are 100% ready to leave the EU, and will he help that readiness by bringing forward plans to dual the A2 to the port of Dover?

Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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I thank my hon. Friend for drawing the House’s attention to this issue. I am aware of that. I know, for example, that the investment the Government have made through Border Force, including the extra officers, is helping, and I am confident that in all circumstances we can keep trade flowing.