Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Danczuk and David Davis

Thursday 1st December 2016 Commons Chamber

[Simon Danczuk (Rochdale) (Ind)]

A major retailer has raised with me whether they would continue to invest in the north-west because of potential tariffs. What comfort can the Minister give to such businesses?

[Mr David Davis]

Interestingly, one of the first business meetings I had was in Blackburn, at the invitation of the former MP for the area, Jack Straw. We are clear that we are seeking tariff-free, barrier-free access, and we—I certainly, as a northern MP—have the interests of industry throughout Britain, particularly the north, very much in mind.