Philip Dunne calls on the new Minister for Europe to defend his remarks that the budget deal is "disciplined, fit for purpose and truly accountable" when it is apparent that the UK is giving away more and getting less in return than was first expected.

Mr. Philip Dunne (Ludlow) (Con): I am intrigued to hear the words of the current Minister's predecessor, which my hon. Friend has just revealed to the House. Can my hon. Friend reconcile that statement with what we have heard from the new Minister-or rather, the retread Minister-who described the settlement as disciplined, fit for purpose and truly accountable? Can my hon. Friend explain that?

Mr. Brady: Like my hon. Friend, I am afraid that I cannot explain it, but I shall be interested to hear whether the Minister can.

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