Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Hanson and Robin Walker

Thursday 4th April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Walker]

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 (Delyn) (Lab)]

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?

[Mr Walker]

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.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Hanson and Robin Walker

Thursday 3rd May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Walker]

As I said, the talks are continuing, and we are seeking to reach agreement on the full text of the withdrawal agreement by October this year, as has been set out many times by both the Commission and the UK Government.

[David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)]

Has any expenditure been made or contracts entered into by any Department in relation to any equipment that might constitute monitoring at the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

[Mr Walker]

We have been absolutely clear about there being no infrastructure at the border, so I am pretty certain that the answer to the right hon. Gentleman’s question is no.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Hanson and Robin Walker

Thursday 2nd November 2017 Commons Chamber

[David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)]

Will one of the Ministers give some early clarity over the issue of protected status for agricultural exports, including the 14 agricultural products in Wales worth more than £300 million?

[Mr Robin Walker]

I have answered questions on that issue in previous question sessions and I have been very clear that it is our intention to seek agreement with the European Union on mutual recognition of protected names of origin, and we will continue to work on its delivery with colleagues at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as we enter the future partnership negotiations.