Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Tuesday 11th December 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I am perfectly open to the hon. Member for Bedford (Mohammad Yasin) coming in on this question if he is minded to do so, but I am not psychic, so I cannot anticipate his wishes. He needs to stand if he wishes to do so.

Mohammad Yasin Portrait Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)
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14. The Government’s Brexit shambles are making it more difficult for businesses in my constituency to function, risking jobs and livelihoods. Yesterday’s last-minute withdrawal of the meaningful vote has resulted in more uncertainty for businesses, which cannot plan for the future. How can any Chancellor justify making people worse off, not just in Bedford, but throughout the country?