Article 50

James Duddridge Excerpts

Monday 7th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Davis]

The primary aim of that Bill—its original author was actually Tony Benn—was to bring the right to declare war outside article 5 provisions under the control of the House. I politely say that that has happened.

[James Duddridge (Rochford and Southend East) (Con)]

My right hon. Friend has come under quite a degree of criticism for not being more revealing and transparent about the Government’s position. In fact, he is told that he is holding his cards close to his chest. I think that this warrants greater investigation. Will my right hon. Friend agree to meeting me and cross-party group of Members in the Department for a game of poker? They can put their cards on the table; we can keep our cards to our chests—and the money can go to Southend charities!

[Mr Davis]

My hon. Friend makes his point.