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Leaving the European Union

Proceeding contribution from Jim Cunningham (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 March 2019. It occurred during e-petition debate on Leaving the European Union.

I am sure that my hon. Friend is aware that MPs for constituencies in the west midlands are very concerned. We have consulted universities and with Jaguar Land Rover, and they are all concerned about the situation that the Government find themselves in, because it means they cannot plan for the future. There are 800,000 jobs at stake in the motorcar industry alone, so we have to get it right.

Likewise, universities may have problems recruiting staff from abroad unless that issue is sorted out. More importantly, the Government will not guarantee funding for universities beyond 2020. People in the west midlands are concerned. The universities rely on the motorcar trade and vice versa, so it is a very serious situation that should not be treated lightly by anybody.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
656 c3WH 
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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