Debates between Lord Swire and Robert Buckland during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019

Debate between Lord Swire and Robert Buckland
Tuesday 9th April 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Buckland Portrait The Solicitor General
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The hon. Gentleman is right to characterise the decision of the 27, but before that there will have been active and proper negotiation and discussion between the United Kingdom and the Council. The reality is that we can end all of this here, in this House, by coming to a sensible agreement and making those compromises that many of us have had to do, me very much included.

Lord Swire Portrait Sir Hugo Swire (East Devon) (Con)
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In the event of a whole swathe of MEPs being elected but not taking their seats, will they be entitled to compensation? Will the Solicitor General assure us that that compensation will be paid for not by our constituents but by the EU?

Robert Buckland Portrait The Solicitor General
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My right hon. Friend makes an intriguing point. I will not get into any discussions about the question of liability. Everyone who might put themselves up as a candidate for that election would know the likely outcome.