Question
One of the benefits of Brexit to my constituency has been the establishment of the Humber freeport. Can the Prime Minister give an assurance that any reset with Europe will not prevent freeports from operating as they do at the moment?
Answer
What we are trying to do is build up from where we are. That was the whole thrust of the answer that I gave to the Leader of the Opposition at the start. The hon. Gentleman sounds slightly more constructive, so I am happy to work with him on that. I hope that he will work with us to get backing for the British position at the forthcoming UK-EU summit.20% point-scoring 40% vibes
Verdict: RED (5/100)
The reply does not answer the question about whether an EU reset would stop freeports operating as they do now. The minister talks about building on current relations, working with the member, and seeking backing at a UK-EU summit, but never mentions freeports or gives the assurance requested. The asker would most likely need to submit a follow-up to get a specific answer.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will the Prime Minister give an assurance that any reset of relations with the EU will not prevent freeports from operating as they currently do? | Not Addressed | Generic | The item asks for an assurance that any EU reset will not stop freeports operating as they do now, but none of the answer statements mention freeports, give any assurance, or address how an EU reset would affect them. The statements are about building on current relations, working with the hon. Member, and seeking backing at a UK-EU summit, and the 'happy to work with him' commitment is not tied to freeports. |