Brexit: Other Policy Areas Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Brexit: Other Policy Areas

Lord Harris of Haringey Excerpts
Tuesday 2nd July 2019

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Lord Young of Cookham
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If the noble Lord had joined my party three months ago, he would have been able to vote for one of the candidates who has made a specific pledge on defence expenditure. No doubt he is regretting that he did not take that step.

Lord Harris of Haringey Portrait Lord Harris of Haringey (Lab)
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My Lords, one of the candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party has suggested that Civil Service leave during August should be cancelled. What impact does the Minister think that will have on Civil Service recruitment?