Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Greg Hands and Alberto Costa

Thursday 29th March 2018 Commons Chamber

[Greg Hands]

Again, I think the hon. Gentleman is confusing existing trade deals, which are what the Trade Bill is all about, with the prospects for future trade deals. We have been absolutely clear on future trade deals. Trade policy is of course a reserved matter, but Ministers have engaged with the Scottish and Welsh Governments frequently, including at official level, and we recently did a deep dive with the devolved Administrations on what future trade policy might look like.

[Alberto Costa (South Leicestershire) (Con)]

5. What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of education exports.