UK-French Trading Dispute

Rob Butler Excerpts
Thursday 28th October 2021

(2 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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George Eustice Portrait George Eustice
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We have been clear with the European Commission that we are abiding by the terms of the trade and co-operation agreement, and we expect it to do the same.

Rob Butler Portrait Rob Butler (Aylesbury) (Con)
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Further to my right hon. Friend’s comments on the threat to cut electricity to Jersey, will he reassure people throughout the Channel Islands, who are understandably somewhat concerned, that the UK will stand solidly with the Crown dependencies in the face of any intimidation from France, whether on fishing or any other topic?