Oral Answers to Questions

Joy Morrissey Excerpts

Wednesday 16th December 2020 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

Sorry; forgive me. The best thing is for areas in the north-east to work together to reduce the virus through community testing in the way that Liverpool has succeeded in doing. I appreciate that the hon. Member’s constituency is in in tier 3 and things are very, very tough, but if we all work together, we can get the virus down and get our pubs open again.

[Joy Morrissey (Beaconsfield) (Con)]

What steps the Government have taken to help ensure that businesses are prepared for the end of the transition period.

[The Prime Minister]

We are confident that the UK will prosper, whether on a Canada-style arrangement or Australia-style terms.

[Joy Morrissey]

In the light of the new opportunities that the end of the transition period will bring, is the Prime Minister aware of the ambitious economic growth proposition developed in Buckinghamshire? Will he back this bold bid for Bucks to ensure that Buckinghamshire continues to increase its contribution to the Exchequer: a win for the businesses of Bucks and a win for the levelling-up agenda?

[The Prime Minister]

Yes, indeed. I know that Buckinghamshire Council is working closely with my hon. Friend and partners across the voluntary sector. We have been in initial discussions with Buckinghamshire about its proposals and are happy to taken them forward.