Brexit: Negotiation Programme

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Monday 20th March 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bridges of Headley Portrait Lord Bridges of Headley
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My Lords, the negotiations will be with the Commission, but as your Lordships would expect, the Government have ongoing relationships and conversations with national Governments across the European Union.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)
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My noble friend on the Front Bench asked the key question. Can I ask the corollary? In view of the huge volume of legislation that will be needed in order to implement Brexit, will there be any time for any other legislation?

Lord Bridges of Headley Portrait Lord Bridges of Headley
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My Lords, we have a very full, action-packed manifesto which we are determined to see through as far as possible.