Article 50 Debate

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Mike Gapes

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Article 50

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Defence Estate
Monday 7th November 2016

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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I have stated my view on the proper approach for the Government. That does not constrain Parliament at all.

Mike Gapes Portrait Mike Gapes (Ilford South) (Lab/Co-op)
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The Secretary of State has referred to the timetable for article 50. Once it is triggered, we have a maximum of two years. Does he agree that, if we do not have agreement towards the end of that period, we face a ticking clock, which weakens our position? Is there merit in the suggestion in today’s Financial Times, which apparently the Prime Minister is considering, to have a transitional arrangement of several years afterwards? Is it not time that hon. Members debated that?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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I am afraid I do not recognise anything in today’s Financial Times.

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