Angela Smith
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(5 years, 11 months ago)
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The Prime Minister
Yes, I am very happy to give my hon. Friend that absolute assurance.
Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)
Surely the Prime Minister realises that this House must be given a reasonable period in which to reflect on the vote and take its decision. The new year is too late— 7 January is just 14 days before the all-important deadline. Surely the vote must come before this House before the end of next week.
The Prime Minister
As I said earlier, we will obviously be working hard in relation to the negotiations. I am sure hon. Members of this House, as a number have indicated, would want to make sure that we are putting our case in the most forceful way.