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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Leaving the EU: the Economy

Wednesday 2 September 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Alun Cairns asked about the potential benefits to the Northern Ireland economy from the Government's July 2020 UK internal market White Paper.
  • The Minister emphasized the importance of the UK internal market Bill in establishing the UK as one customs union and one single market.
  • The Minister stated that the Bill will provide confidence to businesses and investors, benefiting all economies.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alun Cairns Con Wirral West
Economy Northern Ireland
Context

The question follows a discussion on the economic effects of leaving the EU, focusing on guidance and support measures.

Question

What assessment has been made of the potential benefits to the Northern Ireland economy of the proposals set out in the Government's July 2020 UK internal market White Paper?

Answer from Brandon Lewis (Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General)

Absolutely right. My right hon. Friend makes a hugely important point. The UK internal market Bill will outline that integral structure of the United Kingdom as one customs union and one single market, which will give confidence to businesses and investors to the benefit of all our economies.

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