Brexit: European Commission Discussions

Lord Bassam of Brighton Excerpts
Monday 9th July 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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The former Secretary of State has set out his reasons, which noble Lords can read for themselves. I am happy that we will be continuing to leave the European Union on the terms that I set out earlier, and I look forward to playing my part in delivering the referendum result.

Lord Bassam of Brighton Portrait Lord Bassam of Brighton (Lab)
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My Lords, what is the difference between a facilitated customs arrangement with a common rule book and a customs union? Where is the difference in policy?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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The difference is that we are allowed to set our own tariff schedules under the facilitated customs arrangement.