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Craig Whittaker Excerpts

Wednesday 20th May 2020 Commons Chamber

[John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con)]

What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on co-ordinating a UK-wide response to the covid-19 outbreak.

[Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley) (Con)]

What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on co-ordinating a UK-wide response to the covid-19 outbreak.

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[Mr Jack]

Yes, absolutely.

[Craig Whittaker [V]]

As we know, different parts of the United Kingdom are experiencing this pandemic at different rates, so it is right to be flexible and to move at different speeds, as we have seen. But will my right hon. Friend confirm that he remains fully committed to working constructively with the Scottish Government, so that we can, as he says, get through this crisis together as one United Kingdom?

[Mr Jack]

I can confirm to my hon. Friend that we are absolutely committed to working constructively with the Scottish Government on all fronts.