Brexit: No-deal Ferry Contracts Debate

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Brexit: No-deal Ferry Contracts

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Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [HL]
Wednesday 1st May 2019

(5 years, 6 months ago)

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Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton
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I really wish I had not paused for breath at that particular moment. Discussions will happen with the Department of Health and Social Care, Defra and BEIS, and we will all look at the amount of class 1 goods that need to come into the country. DfT will then be tasked to ensure that that can go ahead.

Lord Bridges of Headley Portrait Lord Bridges of Headley (Con)
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Following on from that answer, will my noble friend commit to publishing a comprehensive update on the Government’s preparedness for no deal?

Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton
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It would be inappropriate for me to commit to that at this time, but I am sure that the Government are listening.

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