Brexit: Date of Exit

Lord Watts Excerpts
Monday 8th April 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I think I need to apologise to the noble Lord: I thought I was here to answer questions on behalf of the Government, but apparently he thinks I am now here to answer questions on behalf of the ERG. I suggest that the best way for him to get answers to his questions is to pose them to the gentlemen who made those statements.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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My Lords, when I suggested an extension, the Minister said that there was no need for one. Obviously, now there is. Can I suggest that he takes my advice and goes for a referendum to confirm any deal in the future?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I always value the advice of the noble Lord, but I think in this case we will not be taking that particular piece of advice.