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Melanie Onn Excerpts
Tuesday 12th June 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I agree with what the hon. Gentleman said at the end—of course we need tariff-free access with a minimum of frictions to these important markets—but I disagree that this is not a sign of significant confidence. JLR is investing in the next generation of vehicles. I hope he will welcome that.

Melanie Onn Portrait Melanie Onn (Great Grimsby) (Lab)
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What is the Secretary of State’s No. 1 initiative to ensure that the Greater Grimsby town deal moves from theory to reality?

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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As I said to my hon. Friend the Member for Cleethorpes (Martin Vickers), I will come and sit down with Grimsby and Cleethorpes leaders to negotiate it myself.