Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David T C Davies and John Howell

Wednesday 19th May 2021 Commons Chamber

[David T. C. Davies]

No trade deal has been signed yet, but yesterday I was on a call with National Farmers Union representatives, who said that they welcomed the principle of a trade deal. They have a few concerns about some of the details, and we will continue our discussions with the NFU and with farmers. But I am surprised at the hon. Lady, who I think was in favour of having a free trade deal with the European Union. Why would she not want to have a free trade deal with a country with which we all—and she and I personally—have very close links indeed?

[John Howell (Henley) (Con)]

If he will make an assessment of the effect of the outcome of the 2021 Senedd election on the economy in Wales.