Article 50

James Duddridge Excerpts
Monday 7th November 2016

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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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 Portrait James Duddridge (Rochford and Southend East) (Con)
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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!

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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My hon. Friend makes his point.