All 1 Debates between Baroness Evans of Bowes Park and Lord Cavendish of Furness

Mon 26th Mar 2018

European Council

Debate between Baroness Evans of Bowes Park and Lord Cavendish of Furness
Monday 26th March 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Cavendish of Furness Portrait Lord Cavendish of Furness (Con)
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My Lords, I am much encouraged by the progress on the Brexit negotiations and congratulate the Government. Does my noble friend agree that being prepared for no deal provides our best chance of achieving a good deal?

Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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On the basis of what we have achieved so far, we are confident that we will achieve a deal—but, as any responsible Government would, we have to prepare for all scenarios. But on the basis of what we have achieved so far, we are confident we will come to a good deal.