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Farming Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions his Department has had with representatives of the farming sector on the implications for that sector of the UK leaving the EU.; What discussions his Department has had with representatives of the farming sector on the implications for that sector of the UK leaving the EU.; What discussions has the Minister had with the Government of the Republic of Ireland on the free movement of goods? That will be a particularly important issue for the agricultural sector after the UK exits the EU, because many farms in Northern Ireland straddle the border and much of the produce of those farms transits the border a number of times—for example, milk sometimes crosses it five times.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman raises an extremely important point that is at the forefront of the Government’s mind—in fact, the Prime Minister has discussed this very issue with the Taoiseach. Indeed, all the Ministers in the DEXEU team have had similar discussions, and I have had very recent discussions with representatives of the Irish Government too.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The UK manufacturing sector is world leading, and we are determined to secure the best deal for it which enables it to go from strength to strength. We are aiming to agree a bold and ambitious free trade agreement with the EU, including zero tariffs, that is more ambitious than any other trade deal agreed with the EU to date.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): I had a discussion just this week with the Flanders chamber of commerce, and it recognised the important issue of bilateral trade between Belgium and the UK. I am pleased to say that it fully realised the need for frictionless agreements once we leave the EU, and of course this Government are committed to that.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): It is clear that if we are to seek free trade agreements around the world, we will not be able to remain in the customs union as it currently stands. Having said that, we seek arrangements with our EU partners that will enable us to construct customs arrangements that are as frictionless as possible, for the benefit of both the EU and the UK.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): Of course, north-east manufacturing is at the forefront of the Government’s mind; the hon. Gentleman will know that with Nissan we arranged a state of affairs that will allow it to continue to manufacture in the north-east. He is right to say that we do not want to see customs arrangements that impede trade with the EU, and we are looking to agree arrangements, for our mutual benefit, that are as frictionless as possible.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
Michael Louis David Fabricant (Conservative, Centre-right): But is it not the case that when the UK leaves the EU we will be its largest export market? Does the Minister not agree with my favourite politician at the moment, Wolfgang Schäuble, Germany’s Finance Minister, who says that if the Germans or the EU were to cause any damage to the UK, it would be increased tenfold for the EU?
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend makes an extremely good point: the UK market will be the biggest export market for the continuing European Union after we leave. I am glad to say that that is recognised not only by Herr Schäuble but by the Belgian chamber of commerce, with which I spoke earlier this week.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
Peter William Bone (Conservative, Centre-right): Does the excellent Minister agree that it is much more in the EU’s interest for it to do a deal with us than it is in ours, because it has a £60 billion trade surplus with us?
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
Brett Charles Anthony Elphicke (Conservative, Centre-right): Does the Minister agree that, although we hope for the best, the chaotic patchwork of EU institutions and election cycles may mean that a deal is not done in two years? If that is the case, will he consider the case for investing in the roads to the channel ports and, indeed, in frictionless and modern borders, to ensure that we have a seamless flow of trade in future?
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): I agree with my hon. Friend about frictionless agreements. We have a huge advantage in that Britain is, of course, currently a member of the European Union, so our standards and regulations are in complete alignment. I was heartened to see that Michel Barnier, the chief negotiator for the European Union, has recognised that a deal is doable in two years.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; The food and drink industry is a growing sector in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. What plans does the Minister have to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the food and drink sector after the UK has left the EU?
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): Although we will not continue to be a member of the single market, as I indicated previously we are looking to achieve a very good free trade agreement with the continuing European Union, which would be very much to the mutual benefit of the UK and the European Union.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; The food and drink industry is a growing sector in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. What plans does the Minister have to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the food and drink sector after the UK has left the EU?
Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Centre-right): As my right hon. Friend considers the customs union, may I urge him to look at the experience of close trading partners around the world? The US and Canada trade half a trillion dollars of goods annually, Norway does 70% of its trade with the EU, and China buys 30% of Australia’s exports; none of them has seen fit to form customs unions with each other.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Energy
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; The food and drink industry is a growing sector in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. What plans does the Minister have to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the food and drink sector after the UK has left the EU?; In a document leaked to The Times, the oil and gas industry was shamefully listed as a low priority for the UK Government in their negotiations with the EU. Given the Minister’s earlier answer, will he confirm that he has no plans to retain membership of the customs union and the single market for the oil and gas industry?
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The fact that the oil and gas industry is a high priority for the Government was shown by the Chancellor’s announcement yesterday. Frankly, rather than talking bleakly about the future of the industry, the hon. Gentleman should urge his colleagues in the Scottish Government to work strongly with the United Kingdom Government to ensure that arrangements can be made that are satisfactory for the industry.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; The food and drink industry is a growing sector in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. What plans does the Minister have to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the food and drink sector after the UK has left the EU?; In a document leaked to The Times, the oil and gas industry was shamefully listed as a low priority for the UK Government in their negotiations with the EU. Given the Minister’s earlier answer, will he confirm that he has no plans to retain membership of the customs union and the single market for the oil and gas industry?
Thomas Christopher John Pursglove (Conservative, Centre-right): One of the advantages of our leaving the European Union is that we will be in a position to design our own package of trade defence instruments, which I would think Opposition Members would welcome. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on the ongoing cross-Government work on that?
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; The food and drink industry is a growing sector in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. What plans does the Minister have to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the food and drink sector after the UK has left the EU?; In a document leaked to The Times, the oil and gas industry was shamefully listed as a low priority for the UK Government in their negotiations with the EU. Given the Minister’s earlier answer, will he confirm that he has no plans to retain membership of the customs union and the single market for the oil and gas industry?
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): Clearly, any arrangements we strike will have to be WTO-compliant, but my hon. Friend is entirely right. British industry has recently experienced many difficulties, not least in the steel industry, in which he has a particular interest. He will know about the support the Government have given to that industry.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; The food and drink industry is a growing sector in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. What plans does the Minister have to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the food and drink sector after the UK has left the EU?; In a document leaked to The Times, the oil and gas industry was shamefully listed as a low priority for the UK Government in their negotiations with the EU. Given the Minister’s earlier answer, will he confirm that he has no plans to retain membership of the customs union and the single market for the oil and gas industry?
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The importance of the United Kingdom to the United States was reflected very strongly in the Prime Minister’s recent meeting with the new President, in which he showed great enthusiasm for free trade arrangements between the United States and the UK.
Single Market and Customs Union: Manufacturing Sector — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU.; The food and drink industry is a growing sector in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. What plans does the Minister have to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the food and drink sector after the UK has left the EU?; In a document leaked to The Times, the oil and gas industry was shamefully listed as a low priority for the UK Government in their negotiations with the EU. Given the Minister’s earlier answer, will he confirm that he has no plans to retain membership of the customs union and the single market for the oil and gas industry?
David Nuttall (Conservative, Centre-right): Thanks to the new opportunities that will open up for the UK after we leave the EU, the accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has said that the UK will have the fastest growing economy in the G7 over the next 30 years. Does my right hon. Friend agree that that demonstrates that manufacturing has nothing to fear from our leaving the EU?
Article 50: “Scotland's Place in Europe” — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: Whether the Government plan to refer to the recommendations of “Scotland’s Place in Europe”, published by the Scottish Government on 20 December 2016, in their notification to the European Council of the invocation of article 50.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): I said retire, not resign We are working closely with the Scottish Government to ensure the best deal for Scotland and the rest of the UK as we leave the European Union. We share many objectives, including having an open and outward-looking country, ensuring access to labour, collaborating on science and research, protecting workers’ rights, having a smooth and orderly exit process, and guaranteeing the rights of EU nationals in the UK and of UK nationals in the European Union. We should also agree that there should be no new barriers to living and doing business within our own Union. They should not be created.
Article 50: “Scotland's Place in Europe” — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: Whether the Government plan to refer to the recommendations of “Scotland’s Place in Europe”, published by the Scottish Government on 20 December 2016, in their notification to the European Council of the invocation of article 50.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): Many trade negotiators have been recruited, particularly by the Department for International Trade. I recommend that the hon. Gentleman raises the question with that Department, because it has been very busy at that in recent months. The simple truth is that the British Government share the hon. Gentleman’s aims for his constituents and for the people of Scotland—namely, we want the best possible deal, which will be best for the Scottish economy, for Scottish business and, most of all, for Scottish people.
Article 50: “Scotland's Place in Europe” — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: Whether the Government plan to refer to the recommendations of “Scotland’s Place in Europe”, published by the Scottish Government on 20 December 2016, in their notification to the European Council of the invocation of article 50.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): First, I do not recognise the phrase "hard Brexit" or, for that matter, "right-wing Tory Brexit". Secondly, I am not a great believer in polls when it comes to referendums; they do not exactly work very well. If the hon. Lady wants to go with polls, perhaps she should go with the poll of the Scottish people, who say they do not want another referendum.
Article 50: “Scotland's Place in Europe” — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: Whether the Government plan to refer to the recommendations of “Scotland’s Place in Europe”, published by the Scottish Government on 20 December 2016, in their notification to the European Council of the invocation of article 50.
Andrew George Stephenson (Conservative, Centre-right): I respect the desire of the Scottish Government to contribute to the Brexit process, and that of the Welsh, Northern Irish and some English regions. May I urge the Government to reflect on all representations made and proceed with a policy that works for the whole United Kingdom?
Article 50: “Scotland's Place in Europe” — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: Whether the Government plan to refer to the recommendations of “Scotland’s Place in Europe”, published by the Scottish Government on 20 December 2016, in their notification to the European Council of the invocation of article 50.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is exactly right, and that is the intention of the Government, which is why we are going for a comprehensive, overarching free trade agreement that will deliver extremely beneficial results for Britain and—I stress this point—for the European Union as well.
Devolved Administrations — House of Commons, 2017-03-09
Topic: International Affairs
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister, supported by my Department, will agree the format of negotiations with our counterparts once negotiations have begun. In the meantime, she will be informed by the Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations), which will ensure that we negotiate the best possible future for the United Kingdom, representing all its constituent parts.