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Philip Hollobone

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Business of the House
Thursday 7th September 2017

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Steve Baker Portrait Mr Baker
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Of course we wish to secure tariff-free access to European markets, and indeed to markets across the world, but these are matters for negotiation. I am sure the hon. Lady would join me in saying to the EU that it is in all our interests to move swiftly to discussions on our future agreements.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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British farmers are among the most efficient in Europe. Will Brexit not give us a chance to design an agricultural policy in their interest, not that of inefficient farmers in Europe?

Steve Baker Portrait Mr Baker
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is a unique opportunity for the UK to craft agricultural policies that suit our unique needs, which I hope will be to the benefit of the UK and our farmers.

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