European Council

Lord Thomas of Gresford Excerpts

Monday 26th March 2018 Lords Chamber

[Lord Thomas of Gresford (LD)]

Perhaps I might ask the Leader to answer the question that was put to her by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope. If we remain subject to the jurisdiction of the ECJ during the transition or implementation period, will we retain a British judge on the European Court of Justice, as we have hitherto had?

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

As I have said, obviously we will continue to be under the jurisdiction of the ECJ during the implementation period. After that, we leave the ECJ.

[Lord Thomas of Gresford]

I am sorry, that does not answer my question. Will we retain a British judge on the European Court of Justice, as we have now, if we are still subject to its jurisdiction?

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

That will be part of the negotiations.