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Nuclear Treaty: US Withdrawal
Thursday 25th October 2018

(6 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Suella Braverman Portrait Suella Braverman
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I take note of my hon. Friend’s comments. The aim of the implementation period is to provide certainty for businesses and individuals with access to each other’s markets on terms similar to those today. There will be a number of changes to reflect the UK’s new status as a third country—those I mentioned before—but crucially we have got new opportunities to start taking steps to enjoy our new freedoms, and that time should be used effectively.

Jeff Smith Portrait Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)
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20. It is reported that the Government are considering a proposal to make the transition period renewable on an annual basis. Are those reports accurate?

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