European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

Debate between Layla Moran and Edward Leigh

Tuesday 12th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Sir Edward Leigh]

I agree with that. As I was saying, although it is perfectly in order for the other place to try to improve legislation, when it seeks to frustrate it, I think that Members of the elected House should start to get worried. Lords amendment 19 is very clear in saying:

“Her Majesty’s Government may implement a withdrawal agreement only if Parliament has approved the withdrawal agreement and any transitional measures…Her Majesty’s Government must follow any direction in relation to the negotiations under Article 50”

and so on. What would be the result of that amendment? I say to colleagues that we are not just acting in a vacuum. What would be the result if we fail to overturn this amendment from the other place?

[Layla Moran (Oxford West and Abingdon) (LD)]

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

[Sir Edward Leigh]

No.