Business of the House

Desmond Swayne Excerpts

Thursday 2nd February 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lidington]

I would have hoped that, even while expressing her concerns, the hon. Lady might have paid some tribute to the energy and determination of my right hon. and hon. Friends in the Department for International Trade ministerial team, who are actively seeking to ensure we have the best trading opportunities around the world after our departure from the European Union. There are questions to the Department for International Trade on Thursday 9 February—next week—but of course the Government have already had a number of debates in Government time on different aspects of our departure from the European Union. I shall make sure we look seriously at her case for a further debate focusing on international trade.

[Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)]

How will we use the time next week if you, Mr Speaker, do not select any of these ridiculous and impertinent amendments?