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Business Revenue — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What progress his Department has made on engaging with the tourism industry on the potential effect on its revenues of the UK leaving the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): I congratulate my hon. Friend on the excellent debate he held last week, and indeed on his excellent speech on this subject. He is right that the industry continues to thrive, with 3.8 million people visiting the UK. I am quite certain—I am sure he will look at Hansard later—that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade will take up his point about promoting Britain abroad as a place to visit.
Business Revenue — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What progress his Department has made on engaging with the tourism industry on the potential effect on its revenues of the UK leaving the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady says that our European partners have said that. Some of them have said it, but that was some time ago, and they are now starting to read what article 50 actually says. Article 50 implies that there will be parallel negotiations. That is what we will have because, as she quite rightly says, we need to conclude them within two years to avoid any cliff edge.
Business Revenue — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Education
Questions: What progress his Department has made on engaging with the tourism industry on the potential effect on its revenues of the UK leaving the EU.; My constituency is home to the Cambridge science park, a centre of innovation and technology. Last week, I met David Newble, the chief executive of TTP Labtech, who is concerned about maintaining access to overseas talent, following the vote for Brexit. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that we continue to attract the international expertise that is helping to drive our tech sector in the UK?
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. and learned Friend might remember that I said in my conference speech that to take part in the global competitive economy we have to win the global battle for talent, too. My task is to bring back to the UK the right to decide who can come to Britain; the Government’s task will be to exercise that right in the national interest. Clearly, it will not be in the national interest to restrict the movement of talent—the free movement of brainpower, as it were—so she can be confident that we will not be limiting highly intelligent, highly capable people’s access to universities.
Business Revenue — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Macroeconomics
Questions: What progress his Department has made on engaging with the tourism industry on the potential effect on its revenues of the UK leaving the EU.; My constituency is home to the Cambridge science park, a centre of innovation and technology. Last week, I met David Newble, the chief executive of TTP Labtech, who is concerned about maintaining access to overseas talent, following the vote for Brexit. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that we continue to attract the international expertise that is helping to drive our tech sector in the UK?
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): We currently have in place an assessment of 51 sectors of the economy. We are looking at those one by one, but the aim at the end is that this will inform the negotiating approach so that no one gets hurt. Given the hon. Gentleman’s context, I should mention that we are also doing that assessment in a way that will throw up whether something has an impact on the individual nations of the United Kingdom, as well as on the UK as a whole.
Business Revenue — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What progress his Department has made on engaging with the tourism industry on the potential effect on its revenues of the UK leaving the EU.; My constituency is home to the Cambridge science park, a centre of innovation and technology. Last week, I met David Newble, the chief executive of TTP Labtech, who is concerned about maintaining access to overseas talent, following the vote for Brexit. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that we continue to attract the international expertise that is helping to drive our tech sector in the UK?
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): I venture to suggest that if you did your homework, Mr Speaker, you would not have it marked by the hon. Gentleman I have not seen the Fraser of Allander report, so would be grateful if the hon. Gentleman directed me to it. One thing about these reports is that they all base themselves on single assumptions. We need to look at those assumptions to see whether they are realistic, and that is what we will do. There have been a large number of forecasts of the effect of Brexit. Some are very pessimistic about certain aspects of policy that we do not intend to allow to happen. I will look at that particular report carefully and talk to him about it after I have done so.
Business Revenue — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What progress his Department has made on engaging with the tourism industry on the potential effect on its revenues of the UK leaving the EU.; My constituency is home to the Cambridge science park, a centre of innovation and technology. Last week, I met David Newble, the chief executive of TTP Labtech, who is concerned about maintaining access to overseas talent, following the vote for Brexit. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that we continue to attract the international expertise that is helping to drive our tech sector in the UK?
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): One reason—although only one—why we are seeking to maintain the most open and barrier-free access possible to the European market is to encourage foreign direct investment. We have had discussions with a number of countries, including the US; indeed I met a US congressional delegation that came here whose members were very enthusiastic about Brexit. There are many views about this.
EU Regional Funding — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues on EU regional funding as part of his preparations for negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The Chancellor has already announced that the Government will guarantee EU structural and investment funding signed before we leave the EU. In addition, when UK organisations bid directly and competitively for EU funding for projects, that funding will be guaranteed by the Treasury if the bids are won before our departure. Those guarantees will extend to 2020, effectively the end of this Parliament.
EU Regional Funding — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Macroeconomics
Questions: What discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues on EU regional funding as part of his preparations for negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): No. Over the coming months the Government will consult all interested parties—including the devolved Administrations, who clearly have an interest in this policy—to ensure that future funding commitments represent value for money and are in line with our strategic priorities.
EU Regional Funding — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues on EU regional funding as part of his preparations for negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
David Nuttall (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my right hon. Friend agree that one great advantage of the UK leaving the EU is that it will give us greater flexibility over how we spend our regional aid, and that as we will no longer be paying as a net contributor to the EU, we will have more money to spend on these schemes?
UK Citizens in EU Countries: Rights — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What rights he plans to secure for UK citizens living in other EU countries; and whether he plans to negotiate a reciprocal agreement with EU partners on the rights of EU citizens living in the UK.; What rights he plans to secure for UK citizens living in other EU countries; and whether he plans to negotiate a reciprocal agreement with EU partners on the rights of EU citizens living in the UK.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): I absolutely recognise my hon. Friend’s point and the need to strike that balance. As the Secretary of State said in his conference speech, to which he has already referred, pulling out of the European Union does not mean pulling up the drawbridge. He said: "We will always welcome those with the skills, the drive and the expertise to make our nation better still. If we are to win in the global marketplace, we must win the global battle for talent. Britain has always been one of the most tolerant and welcoming places on the face of the earth. It must and it will remain so." This is particularly true in areas such as science and technology. The UK is a science superpower and we intend to make sure it stays that way.
London — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Macroeconomics
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): London is a great global city and we expect it to continue to be so. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will join me in welcoming the record-breaking jobs figures for London that were published yesterday—I think they show the lowest rate of unemployment in London in our lifetime. The Secretary of State has already met the Mayor of London and we expect to hold meetings with regions across the UK to ensure that their views are taken into account.
London — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is absolutely right that we need to make sure that we embrace the full range of challenges and opportunities in the Brexit process, and we need to engage with business through that process. It is excellent that my hon. Friend is holding a forum and it is good that he is listening to businesses in his constituency. That is certainly something that we as the Department will be doing all around the country.
London — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Environment
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government are firmly committed to improving the UK’s air quality and cutting harmful emissions. That is why we have committed more than £2 billion since 2011 to increase the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles, to support greener transport schemes and to set out a national plan to tackle pollution in our towns and cities.
Single Market — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: If he will take steps during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU to ensure continued access to the EU single market for goods, people and services.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister is clear that we want the most open and free access possible. All countries have access to the single market; the question is on what terms and to what extent. We are seeking a bespoke outcome on terms of trading with and operating within the European market. As one of the world’s largest economies, we are confident that we will negotiate the right deal for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are acutely aware of the significant trading links between Ireland and Northern Ireland, and we are determined to ensure a smooth transition. Disruption is in no one’s interest.
Single Market — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: If he will take steps during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU to ensure continued access to the EU single market for goods, people and services.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend makes a very important point. When the Prime Minister is at the European Council tonight and tomorrow, she will reiterate what we have said many times already: we want an outcome that is successful for both the United Kingdom and the European Union. As my hon. Friend suggests, if the UK and the EU do not achieve an open, free and barrier-free trading relationship, it will be harmful to many European countries and harmful to European financial stability, and no one wants that.
Single Market — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: If he will take steps during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU to ensure continued access to the EU single market for goods, people and services.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): As I said earlier, these matters are assessed very carefully, but perhaps the hon. Lady should look at various other countries around the European Union, although they are all smaller than us, so they are not really good models. There is Turkey, which is inside the customs union and outside the single market; there is Norway, which is inside the single market and outside the customs union—actually it manages to trade with Sweden very easily—and there is Switzerland, which is outside both the customs union and the single market. What we are looking for is the best balance to achieve the best outcome.
Single Market — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: If he will take steps during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU to ensure continued access to the EU single market for goods, people and services.
Peter William Bone (Conservative, Centre-right): Obviously the Minister cannot speculate on how the negotiations will go, but the one thing we do know is that we have already had a Brexit dividend. With the pound falling by 15.2% against the euro, our exports are so much cheaper and our imports are so much more expensive that more jobs will come into this country and more goods will be produced here, which is a very good thing.
Single Market — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: If he will take steps during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU to ensure continued access to the EU single market for goods, people and services.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): It is not for this Minister, at any rate, to comment on what is the appropriate or right level of the pound. However, as my hon. Friend says, this has its disadvantages in terms of the effect on inflation, but some serious advantages in terms of our trading capability, and those are much bigger even than the tariffs that people talk about.
Single Market — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: If he will take steps during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU to ensure continued access to the EU single market for goods, people and services.; Thank you, Mr Speaker. Leaving the single market in a hard Brexit will be catastrophic, and the Treasury estimates that the cost to the UK economy could be £66 billion, that 80,000 jobs in Scotland could be lost, and that wages could be hit by up to £2,000 a year. The Tory manifesto clearly stated:“We say: yes to the Single Market”.Will the Secretary of State cast doubt aside, and undertake to make good on that commitment?
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): What I can undertake to do is to ensure that we secure the freest and most open possible trading arrangement with Europe. That is what matters, not titles such as "single market", "hard Brexit" or "soft Brexit"—all those amazing terms that people come up with. We want the maximum possible access, which will encourage job growth, wealth growth and revenue growth in this country.
Single Market — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: If he will take steps during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU to ensure continued access to the EU single market for goods, people and services.; Thank you, Mr Speaker. Leaving the single market in a hard Brexit will be catastrophic, and the Treasury estimates that the cost to the UK economy could be £66 billion, that 80,000 jobs in Scotland could be lost, and that wages could be hit by up to £2,000 a year. The Tory manifesto clearly stated:“We say: yes to the Single Market”.Will the Secretary of State cast doubt aside, and undertake to make good on that commitment?
Philip Andrew Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): Membership of the single market means accepting EU laws, having to accept rulings from the European Court of Justice, probably still making contributions to the EU budget, and accepting free movement of people, all of which flies in the face of what the British people voted for in the referendum. Is not the only question of principle that is at stake the question of whether the EU wants to continue its tariff-free trade with the UK or if it wants to commit economic suicide?
Single Market — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: If he will take steps during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU to ensure continued access to the EU single market for goods, people and services.; Thank you, Mr Speaker. Leaving the single market in a hard Brexit will be catastrophic, and the Treasury estimates that the cost to the UK economy could be £66 billion, that 80,000 jobs in Scotland could be lost, and that wages could be hit by up to £2,000 a year. The Tory manifesto clearly stated:“We say: yes to the Single Market”.Will the Secretary of State cast doubt aside, and undertake to make good on that commitment?
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend makes a good point. Let me reiterate what I said earlier. Our aim is to come up with an outcome that is good for the United Kingdom and good for the European Union, and that is a free trade area with us.
EU Environmental Regulations — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Environment
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The UK has been a leading player on environmental policy, setting the international agenda on climate change, as demonstrated by the Prime Minister’s commitment to ratify the Paris agreement as soon as possible. As recently announced, Britain will take back control of its laws through the great repeal Bill. Any changes to our environmental regulations after that time will be for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and this House to decide. The UK will continue to be a leader on international environmental co-operation.
EU Environmental Regulations — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Environment
Neil Quentin Gordon Parish (Conservative, Centre-right): The European directive on bathing water has actually been part of a very good environmental law—water companies have cleaned up our beaches throughout the country, including the south-west—so can we rest assured that we will not row back on environmental laws that are good? Not all environmental laws from Europe are bad.
EU Environmental Regulations — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Environment
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): I can see my hon. Friend’s point that it is in the UK’s interest to ensure that we have the cleanest possible bathing water. That issue will be something for future debates perhaps with DEFRA, but we will ensure that we maintain at least the standards that we have maintained in the past. I remind him of our manifesto commitment to be the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than we inherited.
EU Environmental Regulations — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Environment
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): I do not think now is the time to refight the referendum, on which the hon. Gentleman and I may have been on the same side, but it will be absolutely in our interest to co-operate with our neighbours on matters of the environment that affect us all.
EU Environmental Regulations — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: Among those who will be most affected by changes to environmental regulations will be the agriculture community. Is my hon. Friend aware of the significant concern among that community at the prospect of leaving the single market, with issues affecting welfare and the environment as well as tariffs? Can he assure the House that agriculture will not be used as a makeweight in the negotiations with other interests and that there will be close co-operation with DEFRA colleagues in relation to that?
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): Absolutely. I can assure my right hon. Friend that there is close co-operation between my Department and DEFRA and indeed there have been a number of productive meetings between Ministers in our Department and agricultural interests, including the National Farmers Union and agri-business representatives from the whole of the UK.
Employment and Workers’ Rights — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Labor
Questions: What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on employment and workers’ rights deriving from EU legislation and rulings of the European Court of Justice being given domestic effect upon the UK leaving the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): A large component of the people who voted to leave the EU could be characterised as the British industrial working class. It is no part of my brief to undermine their rights—full stop. As a Government, we have been clear that we will do nothing to undermine workers’ rights. All law in this area at the time of exit will be brought under UK law as part of the great repeal Bill, ensuring continuity.
Employment and Workers’ Rights — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Government Operations
Questions: What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on employment and workers’ rights deriving from EU legislation and rulings of the European Court of Justice being given domestic effect upon the UK leaving the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman raises an important point. That is why I said last week when we were talking about the great repeal Bill that we will have extensive discussions with all the devolved Administrations to ensure that each appropriate piece of law goes to the right place.
Scottish Universities — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: Education
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): We have engaged with a number of higher education institutions, including groups such as Universities UK. Over the next few months, the Department will continue to engage with key stakeholders in business and civil society, including universities, through a series of round tables, bilaterals and visits throughout the UK. We have been clear we want to create an environment in which the UK as a whole can continue to be a world leader in research, science and tertiary education.
Article 50 — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: International Affairs
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister has made it clear that she will trigger article 50 by the end of March 2017. It is in everyone’s interests that we take time to establish a UK approach and clear objectives for negotiations. Equally the Prime Minister has been clear that there will be no unnecessary delay. We have also been clear that we will trigger when the time is right for Britain and we will certainly, where possible, give people and businesses in Britain and other European countries the time to consider for themselves what the outcome will amount to. That is what we are doing.
Article 50 — House of Commons, 2016-10-20
Topic: International Affairs
David Thomas Charles Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my right hon. Friend agree that this Government are absolutely right to deliver the Brexit that 17.2 million people voted for, and to do it in a responsible fashion that allows it to deliver the great deal for Britain that we know it is going to deliver?