Brexit Readiness: Operation Yellowhammer Debate
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Justin Madders
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(4 years, 7 months ago)
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Michael Gove
The hon. Lady raises an important point, but I stressed earlier that some prices will rise and others will fall, not just in the event of a no-deal Brexit but in the event of global economic circumstances. If prices fall for consumers, that is good for them and good for business.
Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
Does the Secretary of State envisage using powers available to him under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and if so, what might he use them for? In those circumstances, can he guarantee that Parliament will remain open to ensure that there is scrutiny of those powers?
Michael Gove
I am tempted to say don’t tempt me, but actually I have no plans to use those powers.