Speech in Commons Chamber - Sat 19 Oct 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) Acts
"I was one of those who worked in industry in Coventry during the period of the Thatcher Government when, as my right hon. and learned Friend, like his father, will know, every week we saw thousands of jobs lost in the motor car industry. Big companies such as Jaguar Land …..."Jim Cunningham - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 3rd October 2019
Asked by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure adequate supplies of scientific equipment in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Answered by James Duddridge
Both the UK and the EU want to ensure that European manufacturing continues to thrive in an increasingly competitive global market. Many manufactured goods sectors, such as chemicals, aerospace goods, human and veterinary medicines and medical devices, are subject to common rules across the EU. We recognise that adapting to new regulatory requirements takes time, so the Government will provide continuity in goods regulation for a temporary period after exit day.
This does not mean that everything will stay the same, but the approach is intended to ensure that in many cases the regulatory requirements for placing a manufactured good on the UK market will not significantly change from those which currently apply. As a result, most goods that meet EU regulatory requirements will continue to be recognised as valid for sale on the UK market.
This approach will provide stability in the immediate short term for those businesses who place goods on the UK market, as well as for consumers. It is intended only to apply for a time-limited period after October 31. At the same time the Government is establishing domestic frameworks which mean the UK will have the flexibility to set different rules where it would benefit UK businesses and consumers.
Written Question
Monday 1st July 2019
Asked by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
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 Health and Social and Care on the effect of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement on the NHS.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
DExEU Ministers and officials have regular discussions with their counterparts in the Department of Health and Social Care.
The safety of everyone who uses the NHS health or care services remains a priority, and we are confident that the NHS is prepared for all scenarios.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2019
Leaving the EU: Business of the House
"I am sure that the hon. Gentleman, like me and the rest of the House, recalls the Prime Minister saying before the general election that she was being obstructed by Parliament in getting her deal. That was put to the public, and as we all know, she got her result …..."Jim Cunningham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Mar 2019
Article 50 Extension
"I fully agree with my right hon. and learned Friend’s last point. The problem really is that the EU negotiators have said that there would have to be significant changes before they would look at an extension. The problem we have, certainly on the Back Benches and I am sure …..."Jim Cunningham - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 11 Mar 2019
Leaving the European Union
"I am sure that my hon. Friend is aware that MPs for constituencies in the west midlands are very concerned. We have consulted universities and with Jaguar Land Rover, and they are all concerned about the situation that the Government find themselves in, because it means they cannot plan for …..."Jim Cunningham - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 11 Mar 2019
Leaving the European Union
"To reinforce my hon. Friend’s point, Jaguar Land Rover has already made about 1,000 people redundant; it hopes to secure its future. Ford has made about 300 people redundant. Then there is Nissan and other such companies. The concern is very real. It is no good the Brexiteers treating lightly …..."Jim Cunningham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"10. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on extending article 50. ..."Jim Cunningham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"Does the Secretary of State really think that, without an extension, he can get the necessary legislation through before we leave the EU? By the way, I am not trying to obstruct us leaving...."Jim Cunningham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"T9. Following on from the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Cambridge (Daniel Zeichner) about European research funding, can the Minister clarify whether the Government intend to maintain that level of funding, whichever pot it comes out of, after we leave the EU? The University of Warwick …..."Jim Cunningham - View Speech
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