Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Paul Masterton Excerpts
Wednesday 25th April 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I am sure that question looked better written down than it sounded. The Welsh Government, who Mike Russell only last week said were fully aligned with the Scottish Government’s purpose and requirements, have made it clear that the amendment we are lodging to the EU withdrawal Bill protects the devolution settlement.

Paul Masterton Portrait Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)
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East Renfrewshire has a vibrant business community, but only 75 of its businesses have more than 20 employees, and by far their most important market is the rest of the UK. What reassurances can my right hon. Friend give them that as the UK leaves the EU they will have seamless access to the rest of the UK?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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The debate on clause 11 arose because of the importance to businesses in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland of retaining that UK market, which is why we place such importance on getting that right. I believe our amendment does just that.