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Oral Answers to Questions

Diana Johnson Excerpts
Tuesday 29th January 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (John Glen)
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A consultation was launched in October, and we intend it to be as wide as possible. The consultation closes today and the Government will respond shortly, but we are very sympathetic to where my right hon. Friend is coming from.

Diana Johnson Portrait Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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T4. What discussions has the Chancellor had with the Transport Secretary about the economic impact of a no deal on cities that have regional ports?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Philip Hammond
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We have a cross-Whitehall committee that regularly discusses impacts of a no-deal exit and makes preparations for them. The issues that the hon. Lady is raising have been and will continue to be considered in that forum.