Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robin Walker and Will Quince

Thursday 2nd November 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Walker]

The hon. Lady is absolutely right. We have been clear that we do not see the referendum result as a vote for the UK to pull up the drawbridge. We will remain an open, tolerant country that recognises the valuable contribution that people coming to our country can make. We will welcome those with the skills, drive and experience to make our nation better still. Our science and research paper and our citizens’ rights paper set that out, and it is important that we continue to send that message.

[Will Quince (Colchester) (Con)]

15. What progress has been made on the matter of citizens’ rights since withdrawal negotiations began with the EU.