UK-EU Negotiations Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

UK-EU Negotiations

Clive Efford Excerpts
Tuesday 16th June 2020

(3 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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Yes. My hon. Friend makes a good point. We want to make sure that we have reciprocity in the way in which UK and EU citizens can enjoy sport, leisure and other activities, including business activities, in the future. I also take this opportunity to wish my hon. Friend a very happy birthday.

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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The covid crisis has demonstrated the need for international co-operation. Is it correct that the Department of Health and Social Care argued that we should remain part of the pandemic warning and response system of the European Union and, if so, why did the Government not listen?