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Anna Soubry

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Business of the House
Thursday 20th October 2016

(8 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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My hon. Friend is right: we should respect the will of the British people. I have not had a chance to look at the Lords report yet, but I will comment on it when I do.

Anna Soubry Portrait Anna Soubry (Broxtowe) (Con)
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As my right hon. Friend will know, a very important court case has been heard in the High Court in the last week. What plans has he drawn up, including legislation, in the event that he loses that case and that therefore it will be this place, including the House of Lords, that will trigger article 50, not the Government using the royal prerogative?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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Let me say gently to my hon. Friend that Ministers do not comment on court cases in progress.

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