Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

David T C Davies Excerpts
Wednesday 13th July 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alun Cairns Portrait Alun Cairns
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The hon. Lady raises an important question. Within a week of the Brexit referendum I met a number of business leaders in Cardiff and last week I met a number of business leaders in north Wales. I was struck by their pragmatism and approach—the positivity they were showing. One of the most positive quotes was that entrepreneurs “thrive on change.” They recognise that we are not turning our backs on Europe, but opening up new markets across the globe.

David T C Davies Portrait David T. C. Davies (Monmouth) (Con)
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Does the Secretary of State agree that every single Government Minister who has spoken on this issue has expressed their desire to ensure spending remains at exactly the same levels in Wales as it always has done, and that that shows this Government’s commitment to the people of Wales?