Debates between David Davis and Robert Halfon during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Tue 5th Dec 2017

EU Exit Negotiations

Debate between David Davis and Robert Halfon
Tuesday 5th December 2017

(6 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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The hon. Gentleman seems to be having an argument with himself in that question. It is seven months of negotiation so far and it will be concluded.

Robert Halfon Portrait Robert Halfon (Harlow) (Con)
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Where are the Government, in terms of our post-club membership, on handing over a bill to the European Union? What is the amount that has been decided: £40 billion, £50 billion, more, or less?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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I am afraid that I will not be drawn on numbers at the moment, but we are pretty close to alignment on that.