European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Anna McMorrin Portrait Anna McMorrin
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I thank the hon. Gentleman, and I agree absolutely that we need far more information on how the common frameworks will be agreed, the timetable for agreeing them, and what is involved in the processes.

Wayne David Portrait Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)
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But the very fact that there is no timetable surely gives weight to the argument that what we are seeing here is a crude power grab.

Anna McMorrin Portrait Anna McMorrin
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I thank my hon. Friend, and I completely agree. That is what I am saying in my speech—that this is an absolute power grab to the centre and away from the devolved Administrations.