Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Davies and Robin Walker

Thursday 15th March 2018 Commons Chamber

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (Mr Robin Walker)]

We are not and we never have been. We have been clear from the start that we will protect all our workers’ rights.

[Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)]

T6. Our leaving the common agricultural policy gives the farming industry a historic opportunity to take back control of our farming policies. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is essential that we protect the interests of family farmers, such as those in my constituency, by continuing the direct payment of subsidies?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Davies and Robin Walker

Thursday 14th December 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Walker]

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State made this very clear in his evidence to the Select Committee. The information that has been shared with the Select Committee and is available to all Members of this House in the reading room includes assessments of the impact on the regulatory matters and of the importance of EU trade to different sectors.

[Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)]

My constituency is heavily dependent on tourism revenue. Will the Minister inform the House of any recent discussions he has had with this important sector?

[Mr Walker]

Tourism is a hugely important part of the UK economy, and we have had regular discussions with the tourism sector and with the aviation industry that supports it. It is good to see tourism numbers in the UK hitting record levels this year.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Davies and Robin Walker

Thursday 7th September 2017 Commons Chamber

[Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)]

Many farms in Wales straddle the border with England. Will my hon. Friend outline how he is ensuring that the voice of cross-border communities is not being ignored in discussions over Brexit and devolution?

[Mr Robin Walker]

My hon. Friend makes a very good point. We would be happy to meet him and his constituents to address this important issue. The Bill sets out a framework that protects common UK frameworks while we have the conversation with the devolved Administrations as to where they are needed. I think that is a sensible approach to protect the interests of farmers and businesses across the UK.