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Debate between Stephen Crabb and Tom Pursglove(9 years ago)
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Stephen Crabb
I am not often described as shy; I am interested that I have come across in that way to the hon. Lady this morning. I do not recognise the figure that she cites. The important point is that the single market creates a really strategic opportunity for Welsh business. That is what we need to defend and extend.
Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
5. What effect the hosting of international sporting events has had on the Welsh economy in 2015 to date.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Stephen Crabb and Tom Pursglove(9 years, 5 months ago)
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Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
1. What discussions he has had in Wales on the implications for Wales of a referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Stephen Crabb)
As this is the first Wales Office business since the election, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new and returning Members, especially new Welsh Members. I look forward to working with them all over the next five years in the best interests of Wales.
On the EU referendum, I have been listening to what people and businesses across Wales have to say, and what they want is a less intrusive, less costly and less burdensome membership of the EU. We intend to secure that and deliver an in/out referendum by the end of 2017.
Tom Pursglove
Does my right hon. Friend agree that the spectacular U-turn by the Labour party demonstrates just how out of touch it is with business and local opinion in Wales?
Mr Speaker
The Secretary of State will focus his reply on the Government’s position. A brief sentence will suffice.