Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nigel Adams and Sheryll Murray

Tuesday 8th September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)]

Does my hon. Friend think that Cornwall Council’s staffed office in Brussels is a good use of taxpayers’ money at this time, when the money could be spent on local services?

[The Minister for Asia (Nigel Adams)]

As we have left the EU, it is curious to have an operation overseas. We have a global network of 280 overseas posts, which represent all parts of the UK, including Cornwall. The decision to operate overseas is one for Cornwall Council and, ultimately, the voters of Cornwall, who I am sure will want at the next local elections to have a say on whether it is a good idea and a good use of their taxpayers’ money.