Mark Pritchard
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(12 years, 3 months ago)
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Sajid Javid
I have not had any such discussions since I was appointed, but I look forward to having them in future and will report to the hon. Lady when I do.
Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin) (Con)
I congratulate my hon. Friend on his appointment to the Front Bench. I am sorry to ask him a difficult question to begin with, but what consideration has been given to the impact of APD on our Commonwealth cousins? It is having an impact on many economies. We would not want our Commonwealth cousins to turn to the black economy or illegal activities, or even to require more overseas development aid. Will he look again at the impact of the policy on the Commonwealth?
Sajid Javid
I thank my hon. Friend for his warm welcome and for his characteristically strong question. As far as I am aware, the Government have not looked specifically at the impact on the Commonwealth, but I am willing to do so and will get back to him.