Brexit: Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010
Debate between Lord Foulkes of Cumnock and Lord Myners
Thursday 8th September 2016
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Lord Myners
The noble Lord is renowned for his courtesy and therefore I could anticipate his response.
Does the Minister believe that it is possible for us to leave the European Union without a parliamentary vote?
Lord Bridges of Headley
My Lords, as I said, we are determined to follow the constitutional obligations that apply. As my right honourable friend the Secretary of State said on Monday, the aspects of the European Communities Act 1972 that are required to be repealed and the aspects of the acquis communautaire that need to be carried into British law are important joint issues that have to be decided. Once we have got to the point of deciding what we need to do in that regard, we will come back to the House at the first possible opportunity.