Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Tom Brake Excerpts
Wednesday 12th September 2018

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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We are looking at various proposals, including the creation of a UK prosperity fund, to replace those funds that are currently disbursed via the European Union. My hon. Friend reminds us of the importance, in our negotiations, of seeking to achieve frictionless trade so that the just-in-time delivery systems that cross national frontiers can be sustained to the benefit of business here and in the EU.

Tom Brake Portrait Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington) (LD)
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Does the contingency planning that the right hon. Gentleman’s Department is doing include warning Departments what they would need to do if Parliament were to vote for a final say on the deal?