Brexit: Negotiations Debate

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Department: Department for Exiting the European Union

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean

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Brexit: Negotiations

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Wednesday 6th June 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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As I also said, we hope there will be a deal. We are working towards a deal and negotiating in good faith, as we believe our European partners are. However, as a responsible Government, it is important that we plan for all eventualities.

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean Portrait Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Con)
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My Lords, will my noble friend confirm that if indeed we are in the unfortunate position of leaving without a deal, we will not be paying the £40 billion to the EU?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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If there is no deal then there will be no withdrawal agreement, and that bill would be included in the withdrawal agreement so the noble Lord is correct.

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