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David Hanson Excerpts
Thursday 4th April 2019

(5 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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I can certainly confirm the latter. A second referendum would create further uncertainty and division. We do not think it is the right way forward.

David Hanson Portrait David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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Has the Minister had a chance to discuss with the Transport Secretary the full cost to the taxpayer of Seaborne Freight, given the extension to article 50 and the costs incurred accordingly?

Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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As the right hon. Gentleman will know, this was a contract where it was supposed to be payment by results, so that full cost is extremely limited.