Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gareth Thomas and Alun Cairns

Wednesday 27th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Gareth Thomas (Harrow West) (Lab/Co-op)]

12. Given the huge challenges that the steel industry and car manufacturers face in Wales, as well as in the rest of the UK, even at this late stage, would it not be better if the Secretary of State and the rest of the Government committed Britain to staying in the customs union?

[The Secretary of State for Wales (Alun Cairns)]

The hon. Gentleman raises this issue on the European Union. He voted against the Prime Minister’s deal. That makes no deal far more likely. The only way to secure a smooth, orderly exit from the European Union is to support the Prime Minister’s deal when the meaningful vote comes back to this House.