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Tom Pursglove Excerpts
Tuesday 13th December 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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It is a tempting invitation to offer a running commentary on our exit arrangements, but since we are not going to do that as a Government, I will not do so now.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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Last week’s news from Port Talbot was hugely welcomed in steel towns such as Corby. It came about because of constructive work not only in the House, but involving Ministers, the unions, the workforce and the industry. As we move towards reaching final agreement, what role does my hon. Friend see the industry playing in the industrial strategy, and what discussions has he had on that in the EU context?

Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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That is more a matter for my colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge.