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Written Question
Agriculture: Subsidies
Thursday 16th May 2019

Asked by: Giles Watling (Conservative - Clacton)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on support for farmers after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by Robin Walker

The Secretary of State continues to have regular conversations with ministerial colleagues across Government on all aspects of exiting the EU.

To provide certainty to farmers and landowners, the Government has pledged to commit the same cash total in funds for farm support until the end of this Parliament. This commitment applies to the whole UK.

The Agriculture Bill will allow us to break from the Common Agricultural Policy and help our farming sector become more profitable whilst sustaining our precious natural environment.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Mar 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

"Thank you, Mr Speaker —brevity, brevity.

I sincerely hope that we will have some clarity at the end of this process, and that it will move us closer to the Brexit I was sent here from Clacton to deliver. From my travels across my constituency, I know that the vast …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Mar 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

"I agree with my hon. Friend. A second referendum would be even more divisive than the position in which we find ourselves.

Although no deal is the legal default, we are in the weird position that it is no longer possible. Events have overtaken dogma and stubbornness. I will therefore …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Oct 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. What steps his Department is taking to protect the integrity of the UK after the UK leaves the EU. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Oct 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"I do not believe in a second referendum, and I have grave doubts about referendums in general. We had the vote, and the people voted to leave. I voted to remain. Now, after all this time and division, what are we going to do to heal the scars left by …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"20. What contingency plans his Department is making in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"If, in the end, there is no deal, can my hon. Friend assure me that the Government’s contingency plans will take into account often overlooked areas, such as Clacton?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"T9. As we strike out into this brave new world of global trade post Brexit, can my right hon. Friend reassure me that, whatever the result of the negotiations, this Government will redouble their effort to retain cordial relationships with Europe on both trade and security?..."
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Written Question
UK Membership of EU: Referendums
Tuesday 19th June 2018

Asked by: Giles Watling (Conservative - Clacton)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he will make an assessment of the potential effect on the level of division in society of a second referendum on the UK leaving the EU. .

Answered by Robin Walker

There will not be a second referendum and we are leaving the EU. The people of the UK have delivered a firm mandate and the Government is committed to delivering on it.

Our focus now is on getting the best deal for every person in the UK by bringing all sides together and reaching agreement on a deep and special partnership with the EU.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 14 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"T2. As I think my right hon. Friend is aware, I voted to remain in the referendum, and I do not think that he did. Like us, the country is split, and the leave vote won. Does he agree that unity and strength are the only way forward and that …..."
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