Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Oliver Letwin Excerpts
Wednesday 20th March 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Letwin Portrait Sir Oliver Letwin (West Dorset) (Con)
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The Prime Minister knows that if she brings her deal again to the House I will again support it, but will she confirm today that the full length of the extension that she is seeking from the EU will be available to the House regardless of whether it supports her measure or seeks another way forward?

Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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As I think my right hon. Friend will have heard me say in answer to the very first question posed in Prime Minister’s questions today, the Government intend to bring forward proposals for a third meaningful vote. If that vote is passed, the extension will give the House time to consider the withdrawal agreement Bill, and if it is not, the House will have to decide how to proceed.