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Debate between Sarah Jones and Patrick Hurley
Thursday 5th September 2024

(1 month, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sarah Jones Portrait Sarah Jones
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No, it has not. The hon. Gentleman is chuntering again from a sedentary position. It has not asked for that. This is something we are monitoring. We will work closely with the industry and do the right thing, and if we need to intervene we will intervene. As I said, the UK’s economy and industry differ very much from those of other countries, and 80% of UK auto production is exported. It is not that we have the risk of EVs in the other direction. The hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith) needs to recognise the part that his Government played in the development of these matters over many years, and be reassured that we are working closely with our colleagues to make sure we do the right thing.

Patrick Hurley Portrait Patrick Hurley (Southport) (Lab)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.