Draft International Road Transport Permits (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 Draft Trailer Registration Regulations 2018 Debate

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Department: Department for Transport
Tuesday 6th November 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

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Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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Representations of every kind are made continuously. The goal of the Government has always been that we should seek liberalised access for our hauliers and we believe that we will.

The hon. Lady also asked about random selection.

Chris Leslie Portrait Mr Chris Leslie (Nottingham East) (Lab/Co-op)
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I apologise for missing the beginning of the Minister’s remarks but he should answer my hon. Friend’s question: is it the Government’s objective to be part of the Community licence scheme or not?

Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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We are leaving the European Union, so the key from our point of view is to maintain the liberalised access that we have hitherto enjoyed. It is a little unfortunate that the hon. Gentleman could not be bothered to sit here for the opening speeches and contributions. To make an intervention when he has not heard any previous discussion is little out of order.

Chris Leslie Portrait Mr Leslie
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Will the Minister give way?

Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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No, I think the hon. Gentleman has had quite enough chance.