Tom Pursglove
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(5 years ago)
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Elizabeth Truss
As I have said, we have committed ourselves to ensuring that schools will be funded for that purpose.
Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
Will the Chancellor explain why the customs union is the wrong policy choice for the future strength of the UK economy?
Mr Philip Hammond
The Prime Minister negotiated a deal with the European Union which gave us many of the benefits of being in a customs union, while preserving our ability to conduct an independent trade policy. We put that deal to the House effectively three times and it was defeated three times, so we have to pursue other options.