Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Patrick Grady Excerpts
Wednesday 23rd October 2019

(5 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Dowden Portrait Oliver Dowden
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I thought the hon. Gentleman would be greatly heartened by the fact that, finally, the Prime Minister has agreed a deal—one that was voted for by this House last night—that enables a smooth transition out of the European Union, which will do much to enhance our Union.

Patrick Grady Portrait Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) (SNP)
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The Government’s confidence and supply arrangement with the DUP says that the Government will never be neutral in expressing support for the Union, that the DUP will support the Government in all legislation pertaining to Brexit, and that the arrangement will be reviewed after each parliamentary Session. Will the Minister update us on all three points, please?

Oliver Dowden Portrait Oliver Dowden
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I find the approach of the nationalist party quite extraordinary—really quite extraordinary. I voted remain. I accept the outcome of the referendum and have supported it at every stage. The hon. Gentleman’s party appears to want to do two things: to ignore two previous referendums and to have two further referendums next year, 2020. It is the last thing the people of this country want.