"My Lords, after that rather enjoyable contribution, and despite the very distinguished movers of this amendment, I find the whole thing a little bit puzzling. First, surely it is obvious that we are a responsible trading nation seeking the highest gold standards of regulation, standards and welfare and that, if …..." Lord Howell of Guildford - View Speech
"My Lords, I join in the congratulations to my noble friend Lord Barwell, who spoke succinctly and excellently illuminated where we go next in this whole great saga. I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Mann, on both his generous tribute to Mrs May, which she deserves, and his fight …..." Lord Howell of Guildford - View Speech
"My Lords, is it correct that it would take up to 33 weeks—more than half a year—to organise properly another referendum?..." Lord Howell of Guildford - View Speech
"My Lords, this is not the time or occasion for “we told you so” speeches and remarks, but it is odd how many supposedly well- informed people and authorities have got it wrong about the possibility of a deal. They clearly totally underestimated the will and resolution of the Prime …..." Lord Howell of Guildford - View Speech
"My Lords, since we have this extra time, I ask my noble friend, in the midst of all this animosity, whether the United Kingdom is or is not, under international law and the 1993 treaty, as many legal authorities argue, still a member of the European Economic Area. If we …..." Lord Howell of Guildford - View Speech
"My Lords, as the Government are in mid-negotiation with the European Commission, with Belfast and Dublin, and no doubt with other political forces in the other place, it is a little difficult to debate this issue this afternoon with full confidence—particularly as we have had about 10 minutes to absorb …..." Lord Howell of Guildford - View Speech
"My Lords, is not the constructive question whether the Opposition will support a withdrawal agreement when it comes before the House later in October?..." Lord Howell of Guildford - View Speech
"My Lords, this Bill will of course go through, but any idea that it will solve all our problems can dismissed here and now. We have already heard of some of the dilemmas ahead and they will be not only for my party and the Government but for the Labour …..." Lord Howell of Guildford - View Speech