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Written Question
Vote Leave
Tuesday 18th September 2018

Asked by: Conor Burns (Conservative - Bournemouth West)

Question to the Attorney General:

To ask the Attorney General, what discussion he had with First Treasury Counsel in advance of agreeing to act for the Electoral Commission in Vote Leave Ltd's appeal against their recent findings against that organisation; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Geoffrey Cox

The Attorney General does not advise the Electoral Commission who are an independent body and will take their own legal advice. The Attorney General is therefore not representing the Electoral Commission in any proceedings and has not held a discussion with First Treasury Counsel on this basis.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 13 Jun 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

"I had not intended to speak in this debate today, but after listening to many of the contributions from both sides of the House, I think I must. It is becoming incredibly clear that those who know most about the motivation of those who voted by a decisive margin to …..."
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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

"My hon. Friend is absolutely correct. The Prime Minister, in her two key speeches, has made it very clear that she respects the decision the British public took, which is about control of our borders. As my right hon. Friend the Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper) said earlier, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 13 Jun 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

"I will not give way because we are very short of time.

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