Oral Answers to Questions

Tom Pursglove Excerpts

Wednesday 27th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

The question was a rhetorical one; it requires no answer, and indeed it would be inappropriate, as the Secretary of State knows.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

4. What recent discussions he has had with businesses in Wales on preparations for the UK leaving the EU.

[The Secretary of State for Wales (Alun Cairns)]

Since the referendum I have been talking to stakeholders the length and breadth of Wales on the implications of EU exit. This includes the discussions I have had with my expert panel and economic advisory board, which met again last month.

[Tom Pursglove]

I am grateful to the Secretary of State for that answer, but what steps is his Department taking specifically to support small businesses reliant on tourism in Wales?

[Alun Cairns]

My hon. Friend is a great champion of his constituency, and I have no doubt that people in Corby and east Northamptonshire will want to visit Wales regularly. This is a great opportunity to highlight Wales Week in London. Wales Week has gone global this year, being held in New York, in Washington and in all parts of the UK. I would be interested in seeing what we can do in my hon. Friend’s constituency next year.