EU Withdrawal Agreement: Legal Changes

Hywel Williams Excerpts
Monday 11th March 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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My hon. Friend clearly expresses the concerns that have been raised on both sides of the House about the backstop, which is why we are seeking to address those concerns through a legally binding change.

Hywel Williams Portrait Hywel Williams (Arfon) (PC)
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Tonight I was supposed to be meeting the Farmers Union of Wales in Caernarfon, rather than being here. Those hard-working and resourceful people battle the elements to produce the finest beef and lamb in the world. When they find that something they are doing does not work, they change what they do. What lesson for tomorrow’s proceedings does the Minister derive from their success?

Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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It is important for those farmers that we get a deal with an implementation period, and with the good trading terms that that can provide, to make sure that Welsh lamb and beef can continue to be a huge success internationally.