All 2 Debates between Deidre Brock and David Davis

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Debate between Deidre Brock and David Davis
Thursday 14th June 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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As we said in our proposal to the European Union, the backstop proposal was for the whole of the United Kingdom, and everything else will be for the whole of the United Kingdom, with minor variations that currently exist in Northern Ireland.

Deidre Brock Portrait Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)
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Will the Secretary of State join me in appreciating the irony inherent in the news today that even businesses set up by Members of his own party are announcing their intention to move business to Ireland and are warning their investors of the uncertainties of Brexit?

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Debate between Deidre Brock and David Davis
Thursday 1st December 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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My hon. Friend is exactly right and that is why we have taken this strategy. I hope that, at the end of the day, there will be unanimity so we can get early movement.

Deidre Brock Portrait Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)
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Since 2014, Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises have received over €21 million in funding through Horizon 2020. What assurances can the Minister give that firms will be eligible for equivalent funding before and after 2020?