EU: Future Relationship White Paper Debate
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Daniel Zeichner
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EU: Future Relationship White Paper
Daniel Zeichner Excerpts(5 years, 9 months ago)
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Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge) (Lab)
On page 78 of the White Paper, which deals with science and innovation, there is talk of association with and participation in research schemes in the future. Back in May, the Prime Minister talked about having influence in those schemes. Why has the ambition been so watered down?
Dominic Raab
It has not been watered down, although I understand the point that the hon. Gentleman is making. It is possible for us to engage in activities of all those kinds—as we do with countries around the world—without being a member of the political club, with all the fetters on our democratic prerogatives.