European Council

Lord Cavendish of Furness Excerpts

Monday 26th March 2018 Lords Chamber

[Lord Cavendish of Furness (Con)]

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]

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.