Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Ian C. Lucas Excerpts
Wednesday 26th June 2019

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster
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We will always provide the extensive network of FCO posts abroad and the good offices of the Department for International Trade to support representations from devolved areas, but we will be a platform for the success of Wales, not for separatism in Scotland.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I congratulate the hon. Gentleman, who is proudly sporting a “Free Nazanin” badge, accompanied by many colleagues.

Ian C. Lucas Portrait Ian C. Lucas
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I received excellent support from the diplomatic service abroad when I was the shadow Middle East Minister. May I commend the diplomatic service for working closely with all elected Members of Parliament, the Assemblies and the Scottish Parliament to preserve the integrity and strength of the United Kingdom?

Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster
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I am pleased to hear about the hon. Gentleman’s experience. As I have said, we will always look to provide support to promote the success of Wales and the success of this United Kingdom, but not to undermine it.