Brexit: Powers of EU-UK Joint Committee Debate
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Lord Cormack
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(5 years, 9 months ago)
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Lord Keen of Elie
My Lords, it is important to distinguish between two entities for the purposes of the withdrawal agreement. There is the joint committee, which will operate pursuant to Article 164. The final constitution of that joint committee has not yet been arrived at, but it will require representation from the EU and the United Kingdom after withdrawal and the consent of both parties before any decision is made. In the event of a dispute, matters can be referred on to arbitration and there will be an arbitration panel, which will be appointed from experts agreed on by the parties to the withdrawal agreement.
Lord Cormack (Con)
Can my noble friend assure me that United Kingdom Ministers on this joint committee will speak with one voice?
Lord Keen of Elie
My Lords, United Kingdom Ministers always speak with one voice.