It is not the Government’s policy to seek seeking to extend the Article 50 process.

The Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, my hon.

I disagree with the hon. Gentleman’s description.

Both the Secretary of State and I have met many local authority leaders around the country.

I think that the hon. Lady’s interpretation is incorrect.

Let us also focus on the recent investment decisions that we are hearing about.

Considerable amounts of data have been released recently showing an increase in confidence in various sectors, whether it is retail, serv

I agree with my hon. Friend. A customs union creates an asymmetrical relationship.

Well, let us look at the facts.

Yes.