Exiting the EU: Sectoral Impact Assessments

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Robin Walker

Wednesday 1st November 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

Before I bring the Minister back in, I just want to let those Members who wish to speak know that there will be a five-minute limit after the Front-Bench speakers.

[Mr Walker]

I am happy to confirm to the hon. Lady what I have already said about the form of the document’s publication. Yes, it was an Opposition day motion, but interestingly it was a Government amendment on an Opposition day which the Opposition accepted and which was supported by both sides of the House. The right hon. and learned Member for Holborn and St Pancras has repeated his acknowledgement of that principle today.

I wish to take a moment to highlight several conflicting responsibilities for Ministers with respect to the request that impact assessments be published.