Compliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 Debate
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Angela Smith
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Compliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019
Angela Smith Excerpts(4 years, 7 months ago)
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Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (LD)
Everyone understands that the Government are trying to get a deal—we know that and do not need to hear it again—but this House bears a responsibility to test the Government’s intentions in the event that on 19 October they fail to agree either a deal or no deal. Once again, therefore, I press the Minister: please show respect for the House and give a proper answer to the question. How does he reconcile refusing to ask for an extension with obeying the law, namely the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019?
James Duddridge
We do not want an extension, but we will obey the law as it stands at that time.