Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Gavin Robinson Excerpts
Wednesday 20th December 2017

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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We are pleased that the joint principles on the continuation of the common travel area after the UK leaves were very firmly highlighted in the joint report. I believe that there is that joint endeavour, and that is what we have been pursuing.

Gavin Robinson Portrait Gavin Robinson (Belfast East) (DUP)
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On the Canada-EU trade deal, Bombardier in my constituency is a company that greatly benefits from that trading relationship. Will the Secretary of State not only continue his support for Bombardier, but ensure that any future trade agreements do nothing that will injure such an important part of our local economy?

James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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I agree with the hon. Gentleman’s comments about Bombardier and commend his work to highlight this important issue. Clearly the protection of the Northern Ireland economy and jobs will remain a focus of our attention.