Debates between Greg Clark and Baroness Chapman of Darlington during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Greg Clark and Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Tuesday 11th June 2019

(4 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I completely recognise the excellence at Rothamsted, of which my hon. Friend is a great champion. One of the advantages of concluding a deal with the rest of the European Union is that we will be able to continue to participate in science projects that are of disproportionate benefit to the UK.

Baroness Chapman of Darlington Portrait Jenny Chapman (Darlington) (Lab)
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Yesterday, I spoke to the chief executive of Arcadia Group about the Top Shop, Top Man and Dorothy Perkins stores in Darlington. Tomorrow, there is a CVA—company voluntary arrangement —meeting where we could see the loss of 18,000 jobs nationwide. I know that the Government cannot intervene in the process, but what are they going to do to protect communities who could be affected by this decision?

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