European Council and Nuclear Security Summit Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council and Nuclear Security Summit

Julian Smith Excerpts
Wednesday 26th March 2014

(10 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)
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As well as leading the way on EU reform, the Prime Minister has been a fantastic backer of the trade negotiations between the EU and the US. Does he agree that now, more than ever, we need to get that deal signed, sealed and delivered?

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton Portrait The Prime Minister
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The trade deals that Europe has signed with the Republic of Korea and Singapore are hugely influential in European trade and are beneficial for Britain. The transatlantic trade and investment partnership between the EU and the US dwarfs all the other potential deals. Meetings have taken place in the past few days between the EU and President Obama. I hope that we can make further progress.