Brexit: Revocability

Debate between Lord Callanan and Lord Faulks

Wednesday 20th December 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Callanan]

I have absolutely no idea but I will find out and write to the noble and learned Lord.

[Lord Faulks (Con)]

My Lords—

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[Lord Faulks]

My Lords, I know that the House wants to hear from the author of Article 50, and of course it should. However, whatever the subjective interpretation he may have of Article 50, it is ultimately a question of objective interpretation. Will the Minister agree with me that whatever the advice may be in respect of Article 50—if there is indeed advice—it is a matter ultimately for the European Court of Justice, and we do not know what it will decide?

[Lord Callanan]

I thank my noble friend for his opinion. He is of course correct.