EU Exit: End of Transition Period Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

EU Exit: End of Transition Period

Kim Johnson Excerpts
Monday 13th July 2020

(3 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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My hon. Friend makes an important point. Part of the information campaign we are launching today is aimed at businesses in the European Union, as well as at UK businesses, to ensure they are aware of what they need to do. Awareness is high.

Kim Johnson Portrait Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside) (Lab)
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Will the Minister answer concerned residents living near the site of the lorry park in Kent, who will want to know if an assessment of noise and air pollution will be published?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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As I mentioned earlier, there are a number of potential sites in Kent and we will make sure that, whichever site is chosen, the appropriate procedures are followed to safeguard not just the commercial life of the nation but the interests of nearby residents.