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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Friday, 1 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 February 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 February 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Business: Location

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of UK-based businesses based in (a) Coventry, (b) the West Midlands and (c) the UK that are considering relocating out of the UK in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Answer

The Government is working to ensure an orderly exit from the EU and a good deal for the UK. We continue to engage extensively with business across the country, including the West Midlands, to understand their concerns.

The Government is providing businesses with the latest advice and information to ensure that they are prepared for all aspects of leaving the EU. The guidance published at https://euexitbusiness.campaign.gov.uk/ helps businesses locate the most relevant information based on their sector and activities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215552
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Business Location Brexit
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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