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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 May 2022
Achieving Economic Growth

"Given that inflation is now at 9%—I think that that is a 40-year high—does the Minister regret abandoning the triple lock and putting so many pensioners into poverty?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"8. What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterpart on including dynamic alignment on rights and protections in the political declaration on the framework for the future relationship between the EU and UK. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Minister agree with the TUC that the Government’s proposals on workers’ rights after Brexit are nothing but “flimsy procedural tweaks”? How will they be strengthened during current negotiations with the Leader of the Opposition?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Mar 2019
Article 50 Extension Procedure

"Can the Minister finally give the House the details of his spirit-of-optimism deal?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"11. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect of the ongoing negotiations for the UK leaving the EU on investment and the UK economy. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Yesterday, I met the Cheshire and Warrington local enterprise partnership, which told me how the Government’s prolonged approach to Brexit negotiations was already having a major effect on business decisions in our locality—this is a concern spread right across the UK. Will the Government act now to protect jobs in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Feb 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"18. What comparative assessment he has made of the potential merits of regulatory (a) alignment with and (b) divergence from the EU. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Feb 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"By more than 2:1, members of the Institute of Directors would prefer the UK to maintain regulatory alignment with the single market rules for goods and services, rather than actively seeking to diverge after Brexit. Is that the Government’s aim as well?..."
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Written Question
Chemicals: Industry
Monday 20th November 2017

Asked by: Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to the joint statement from the European Chemical Industry Council and the Chemical Industries Association published on 15 November 2017, what assessment he has made of the effect on the chemicals industry when the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Steve Baker

As part of our work preparing to make a success of our departure from the European Union we are undertaking a broad range of sectoral analysis covering the entirety of the UK economy, including the chemicals industry.

The Government is committed to the best possible deal for the United Kingdom - a deal that works for the entirety of the UK economy. We have been engaging with businesses and industry bodies from all sectors of the economy in order to inform our negotiations with the EU. On 17th November 2016 government officials attended the Chemical Industries Association Conference and on 6th November 2017 I met with CIA representatives to further understand the opportunities and challenges for the chemicals sector as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU. The UK chemicals sector is a strategically important industry for our country. In the UK, we are global leaders, and we are determined that we continue to be world-leading in this space.

Written Question
Local Government: North West
Thursday 2nd November 2017

Asked by: Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions his Department has had with council leaders and mayors in the North West on potential new powers for local authorities when the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by Robin Walker

The Department for Exiting the European Union and the Department for Communities and Local Government are working closely with stakeholders and regional partners across the country, including elected mayors in the North West, to understand issues related to exit and identify any regional implications. The Government will continue to champion devolution to local government and is committed to devolving greater powers to local government where there is economic rationale to do so.