Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robin Walker and Peter Aldous

Thursday 14th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Walker]

The hon. Lady raises a very important point. Having visited the university in Glasgow to talk about some of these issues, I recognise the world-leading research that takes place there. Of course we want to ensure that patients in the UK and the EU continue to benefit from the exchange between us. That is why we have talked not only about co-operation in science but about the benefits of the UK’s continued participation through associate membership of the European Medicines Agency.

[Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con)]

12. What steps he is taking to ensure that the Government engage with the international business community during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.