Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Darren Henry and Christian Wakeford

Thursday 11th June 2020 Commons Chamber

[Darren Henry (Broxtowe) (Con)]

What steps he is taking to ensure that the transition period ends on 31 December 2020.

[Christian Wakeford (Bury South) (Con)]

What steps the Government are taking to ensure that the transition period ends on 31 December 2020.

[The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Michael Gove)]

The transition period ends on 31 December 2020. Under no circumstances will the Government accept an extension. Indeed, we have a domestic law obligation not to accept. Extending would simply delay the moment at which we achieve what we want and what the country voted for: our economic and political independence.