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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council

David Linden Excerpts
Monday 26th June 2017

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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Once we know the basis of our future relationship with the EU, it will be important to recognise that not just business but Government as well may need to have an implementation period when they are able to make the necessary adjustments. How long that period will be will depend on what the new relationship is, and will therefore be part of the discussions that take place during the negotiations.

David Linden Portrait David Linden (Glasgow East) (SNP)
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With tens of thousands of Scottish jobs at risk, will the Prime Minister listen to her Chancellor’s warnings and protect our place in the single market?

Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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As regards Scottish jobs, the most important single market is that of the United Kingdom.