Leaving the Eu: Preparations

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:14 pm on 3 September 2019.

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Photo of Michael Gove Michael Gove Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 5:14, 3 September 2019

My hon. Friend makes a very important point. To the anguish of many, but to the joy of some, we have not actually left the European Union yet, so it is hard to see how any shortages could be caused by Brexit. The Department of Health and Social Care and others have worked to ensure that in the event of a no-deal Brexit we can continue to have all the medicines and medical supplies that people need. I will look closely at what the Scottish BMA has said and investigate it, but sometimes—I am sure this is not the case with the Scottish BMA—one or two figures attribute to Brexit responsibility for matters that are absolutely nothing to do with our departure from the European Union.