Nuclear Power: Toshiba
Debate between Mike Gapes and Greg Clark(5 years, 5 months ago)
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Mike Gapes (Ilford South) (Lab/Co-op)
This decision means that this country will be more dependent on co-operation with France and our European Union partnership. Does the Secretary of State agree that it is important we sustain that?
Greg Clark
I think the hon. Gentleman knows very well that I think we should have a good trading relationship, including in energy, with the rest of the European Union, as we have had in recent years.
Leaving the EU: Airbus Risk Assessment
Debate between Mike Gapes and Greg Clark(5 years, 10 months ago)
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Greg Clark
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We want to be able to take advantage of increasing global opportunities, but to do so without losing the advantages that we have from what have been very successful trading relationships within Europe.
Mike Gapes (Ilford South) (Lab/Co-op)
When the Secretary of State said that there should be no unnecessary friction, was he referring to discussions within the Cabinet or to the economy?
Greg Clark
When a matter is complex and requires a forensic attention to what companies require, there will of course be discussions, and sometimes people will not agree with each other. What is important is for those discussions to be concluded in a way that is productive for the whole economy.