Debates between David Davis and Emma Lewell-Buck during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Mon 7th Nov 2016

Article 50

Debate between David Davis and Emma Lewell-Buck
Monday 7th November 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Emma Lewell-Buck Portrait Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields) (Lab)
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I would be the first to admit that I am no legal expert, but throughout campaigning on the EU referendum I was clear with my constituents that Parliament would very likely have a vote on these matters. Have the Government been disingenuous with the public from day one, or are they completely unsure of the existing constitutional law of the country they govern?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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If I remember correctly, every single one of the hon. Lady’s constituents received a document from the Government telling them that it was their decision and the Government would carry it out.