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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

UK Internal Market Bill

Wednesday 14 October 2020 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The UK Internal Market Bill will protect seamless trade across the United Kingdom, benefiting all regions including Wales.
  • The Bill provides certainty for Welsh businesses as the transition period ends.
  • The legislation ensures that businesses in constituencies across the UK can continue to trade confidently within the internal market.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Aaron Bell
Economy Wales
Context

The MP asks about the potential impact on Welsh businesses due to provisions in the UK Internal Market Bill as the transition period ends.

Question

What assessment he has made of the potential economic effect on Wales of the provisions in the UK Internal Market Bill?

Answer from David Davies

The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill will protect seamless trade across the United Kingdom, which will benefit people in all corners of the UK and, indeed, of this House. Our market access guarantee will provide certainty for Welsh businesses as the transition period ends and provide a firm foundation upon which businesses may flourish.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not address specific economic assessment requested, only general benefits

How: Protection Of Seamless Trade, Certainty For Businesses

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Q2 Aaron Bell
Brexit Business & Trade
Context

The MP questions about the certainty and adherence to standards for businesses sourcing from or supplying to Wales as part of UK's internal market.

Question

Obviously, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the whole of Staffordshire, and indeed the whole of the west midlands, there are a number of businesses that both source from and supply to Wales. Those businesses need the certainty that standards will be observed and that what they produce will be able to be sold into different markets around the United Kingdom, and particularly in Wales. Will my hon. Friend confirm that the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill will deliver on that?

Answer from David Davies

I can absolutely confirm that. I hope all Members of this House are listening to the wise words of my hon. Friend. The Bill provides a vital guarantee that businesses in his constituency, and in all constituencies across the UK, will be able to continue to trade confidently within our internal market as the transition period ends.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific confirmation of standards observation

How: Vital Guarantee For Businesses, Trade Confidently

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