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Desmond Swayne
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(3 years, 8 months ago)
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Elizabeth Truss
My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary was recently in Israel talking about our close relationship with that important ally.
Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
Elizabeth Truss
My right hon. Friend is absolutely right; I would always seek the support not only of the House but of people across the United Kingdom, because we want every single trade deal we sign to benefit our businesses, our consumers and our country. However, if some doubtful people on the Opposition Benches do not believe me, there is protection, because under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 system any trade deal can be blocked by this House. Of course, I would never consider putting forward a trade deal that would not command the support of the House, but there is always that protection for those doubting Thomases on the Opposition Benches.