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Layla Moran

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Exiting the EU: Sectoral Analysis
Tuesday 7th November 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Harrington of Watford Portrait Richard Harrington
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I agree with my hon. Friend and I commend him for all his work to support the nuclear industry. We are very well aware of the nuclear sector deal. I met leaders of the industry last week, as I do repeatedly, to ensure that their sector deal is important and will be relevant to carrying the industry forward for a long time in the future.

Layla Moran Portrait Layla Moran (Oxford West and Abingdon) (LD)
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19. The civil nuclear industry is getting increasingly twitchy about Euratom transition arrangements. Will the Minister today clarify whether Euratom membership can continue during the transition period and, if not, will he support the cross-party amendment 300 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, which would protect the civil nuclear industry from a cliff-edge Brexit?

Lord Harrington of Watford Portrait Richard Harrington
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The hon. Lady will be aware that these matters are being discussed in the Bill Committee. The Government intend to build a consensual view to ratify the problem. I know she has a keen constituency interest. The Government are aware of all the issues. It is our intention to have the closest possible relationship with members of Euratom.

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