Brexit Negotiations

Lord Hamilton of Epsom Excerpts

Monday 11th December 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Con)]

My Lords, the Prime Minister’s Statement twice repeats that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. Does the noble Baroness not think it a good idea that the Government should work up a plan B, for no deal, because in that way we will get a much better deal with plan A? The great advantage of plan B, and leaving with no deal, is that we cease to pay into the European budget.

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

We are absolutely focused on getting a good outcome that works for both the UK and the EU. We believe it is in both sides’ interests to do that, but yes, we have a duty to plan for the alternative, as any responsible Government would.