Article 50

Debate between Lord Garnier and David Davis

Monday 7th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Davis]

Again, the hon. Gentleman has not listened to what I said to the Scottish nationalists. That is precisely what we have been doing.

[Sir Edward Garnier (Harborough) (Con)]

Having worked with my right hon. Friend for many years in this place, both in opposition and in government, I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever about the truth of his suggestion about the value of the independence of the judiciary. Will he accept that the referendum gave the Government permission to leave the European Union—and that is going to happen—but the referendum did not give the Government a power they do not have?

[Mr Davis]

As my right hon. and learned Friend will know better than almost anyone else in this House, that is precisely what is being tested in the courts right now.