New Partnership with the EU

Tom Pursglove Excerpts
Tuesday 17th January 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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As the right hon. Lady knows, I have history in this area. They are completely separate entities, and the latter has nothing to do with this.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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I wholeheartedly welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and that of the Prime Minister. Steel production is hugely important in Corby and east Northamptonshire, so will he pledge to continue to consult widely on the future of the steel industry to make sure we get these arrangements right, because this is a vital and strategically important industry for our country?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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The short answer is yes.