Brexit

Lord Bridges of Headley Excerpts
Monday 21st October 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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It is always important that we in this House scrutinise these matters carefully, and that the House of Commons does so as well. However, I have to say to the noble Lord that I remember sitting here when Members were solemnly telling us how vital it was to rush through all the various stages of the Benn Bill. I recall thinking, “I’ll remind them of this when it comes to future legislation”.

Lord Bridges of Headley Portrait Lord Bridges of Headley (Con)
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My Lords, will my noble friend clarify that the withdrawal agreement Bill will take out the provisions of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act and override them?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I cannot say that that would be definite but it is important that we abide by the provisions of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act. Of course, the House passing a statute provides the appropriate coverage for doing that.