Concerns over TTIP

I received a large number of emails asking me to attend the debate on the 9th December. I attended and spoke on behalf of the Government. 

You can read a transcript of the debate by clicking on the below link:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmhansrd/cm151210/debtext/151210-0002.htm#15121050000001

I enjoyed participating in the debate, and listening to arguments on all sides of the House. Nontheless, This is an important trade agreement and will bring huge benefits to the economy of this country. Independent assessments say that the benefit to the United Kingdom economy is somewhere in the region of £10 billion—that is real benefit to everybody. We have over 90 such agreements in place with other countries, which have Investro State Dispute Settlements and there has never been a successful claim brought against the United Kingdom.  The European Union wants an improved approach to investment protection, and ISDS in TTIP guarantees the right of Governments.