Debates between John Glen and Tom Brake during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Glen and Tom Brake
Tuesday 2nd July 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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I recognise the difficulty and I am happy to meet my right hon. Friend to discuss the issues in his constituency. We have invested considerably in the post office network and I am meeting the Lending Standards Board to look at the mechanism for transfer to the Post Office and to consider solutions on a case-by-case basis.

Tom Brake Portrait Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington) (LD)
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12. Whether he plans to launch a three-year spending review before the summer recess; and if he will make a statement.

EU Customs Union and Draft Withdrawal Agreement: Cost

Debate between John Glen and Tom Brake
Monday 22nd October 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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The Government have to reconcile the decision of the British people to leave the EU with, as my hon. Friend says, the need to make sure that the cost to business is as little as possible. That is why it is absolutely imperative that, when we secure the final outcome of the negotiations, it is good for business, good for the economy and good for jobs.

Tom Brake Portrait Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington) (LD)
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Could the Minister set out the extra cost to UK GDP of leaving the customs union, and the extra cost to businesses in Wokingham, in particular, of the hard Brexit favoured by the right hon. Member for Wokingham (John Redwood)?

John Glen Portrait John Glen
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My right hon. Friend the Member for Wokingham has spoken for himself. The reality is that, before the Government come back to the House for a meaningful vote, a whole range of data will be supplied to the House in order to make the discussion about that decision meaningful.