All 2 Debates between David Mundell and Andrew Percy

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Debate between David Mundell and Andrew Percy
Wednesday 28th November 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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As the right hon. Gentleman knows, the transitional arrangements will involve a period in which things will remain as they are, in order to provide certainty, but there is a clear mechanism for fishing to leave those transitional arrangements and to be part of the Fisheries Council in December 2020, to plan ahead for 2021.

Andrew Percy Portrait Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con)
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I recently visited Atlantic Canada on a trade visit, where I met Canadian fisheries and ocean tech companies that are invested in Scotland. They are enthusiastic to work more closely with the UK once we have left the common fisheries policy to ensure that we have better balanced and managed fisheries. Can my right hon. Friend give me a commitment that we will do just that?

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Debate between David Mundell and Andrew Percy
Wednesday 11th January 2012

(12 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I absolutely agree that the debate on the independence of Scotland should be based on facts and on the issues. That is why we need to move on from the process and get on with the referendum.

Andrew Percy Portrait Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con)
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The question of the referendum on Scotland is not a matter just for the Scottish Government or for the Scottish people. How and when will my constituents in England be consulted on this important matter?