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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Mar 2017
Legislating for UK Withdrawal from the EU

"The Government have already signalled their intention to withdraw from the common fisheries policy. However, paragraphs 4.2 and 4.4 of the White Paper seem to suggest not just that EU powers on fisheries will revert to the UK Government rather than the devolved institutions, but that the Government

“intends to …..."
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Written Question
Low Incomes: Brexit
Monday 13th February 2017

Asked by: Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on low-income families.

Answered by David Jones

This Government is determined to get the best deal for the whole of the UK and are clear that the benefits of that deal should apply to all UK citizens. At every step of this negotiation we will seek to ensure the best possible outcome for the British people, including low income families.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Feb 2017
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

"The hon. Gentleman makes an important point about the value of migrant workers and others who come here. Does he recognise that local jobs, particularly in rural areas, are anchored by people’s ability to move here? Our public services and local businesses, and the jobs of the indigenous population, also …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Feb 2017
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

"A few minutes ago, my hon. and learned Friend made a really important point about Norway and the benefits that could accrue particularly to my constituency from a Norwegian-style deal that would help our fishing interests, but also protect the interests of our fish processors and all the people who …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Feb 2017
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

"Is my hon. and learned Friend as surprised as I am, given the apparent suggestion that it would be to Scotland’s economic advantage to be in the single market, that we are debating leaving the EU in the first place? Surely what is good for Scotland would be good for …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 05 Sep 2016
EU Referendum Rules

"Will the hon. Gentleman give way?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 05 Sep 2016
EU Referendum Rules

"To continue the hon. Gentleman’s analogy, does he share my fear that we might be walking around in the wilderness for 40 years?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 05 Sep 2016
Exiting the European Union

"Scottish fishing communities were due to receive more than €100 million of European maritime and fisheries fund support between now and 2023. The Secretary of State has committed to supporting our agricultural communities by guaranteeing that CAP funding will be matched until 2020. Will he make a similar commitment today …..."
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