European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill Debate
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Jim Cunningham
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European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
Jim Cunningham ExcerptsWednesday 8th February 2017
(7 years, 9 months ago)
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Paul Blomfield
I am sorry, but the right hon. Gentleman is wrong—and not for the first time. We have made it clear that the economy comes first, but the Prime Minister has said that her red lines are the European Court of Justice and immigration.
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South) (Lab)
My hon. Friend takes a big interest in science and technology and universities, so does he agree that it is important for Coventry and the west midlands economy that we get a proper agreement in relation to the single market? Does he also agree that the Government have guaranteed resources only up to 2020 should we pull out?
Paul Blomfield
That is an important point, and my hon. Friend will note that it is highlighted in new clause 2.