New Partnership with the EU

Liz Saville Roberts Excerpts
Tuesday 17th January 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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The short answer is yes.

Liz Saville Roberts Portrait Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (PC)
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The Secretary of State talked about bumps in the road, but this threatens to be a head-on car crash for Wales, where trade with Europe supports 200,000 jobs. Does the Secretary of State have any idea how many jobs will be lost in Wales as a result of the Government’s chosen path?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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The intention is none. To that end, the JMC will be considering a submission from the Government of Wales in—I think—the meeting after next.