Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robin Walker and Jim Cunningham

Thursday 24th January 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Walker]

I am surprised to hear that the hon. Gentleman has not had an answer, because I have certainly signed one off. I am sorry if it has not reached him. I shall investigate that matter and check.

In the unsought-for event of no deal, there would be 21 months after we leave the EU for people to register for the scheme. Obviously, the same implementation period would not be in place, so that actually offers a longer period after the change in circumstances than the six-month grace period on offer in a deal scenario.

[Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South) (Lab)]

8. What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the automotive sector on the UK leaving the EU.