"7. What plans he has to retain the benefits of membership of the single market and customs union for the manufacturing sector after the UK has left the EU. ..." Mary Glindon - View Speech
"In North Tyneside, Smulders, a Belgian company, has filled a void in the manufacturing market left when this Government failed to back OGN. The company hopes to create up to 400 new jobs and expand even further. What guarantees can the Minister give that will allow it the same benefits …..." Mary Glindon - View Speech
"T9. In the north-east, the voluntary sector relies heavily on the European Social Fund to carry out its fantastic work. As the region receives the highest per-head funding from the ESF, how will the Minister address the sector’s concerns about funding post-Brexit?..." Mary Glindon - View Speech