Brexit: Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 Debate

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Department: Department for Exiting the European Union

Brexit: Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010

Lord Hain Excerpts
Tuesday 13th December 2016

(8 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bridges of Headley Portrait Lord Bridges of Headley
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My Lords, I dispute the premise of the noble Baroness’s question. The Government are treating Parliament with a great deal of respect. Regarding the legal case, the Government’s position has been clear all along. It is now a matter for the Supreme Court, whose judgment we await with great interest.

Lord Hain Portrait Lord Hain (Lab)
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My Lords, how long is transitional?

Lord Bridges of Headley Portrait Lord Bridges of Headley
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My Lords, the noble Lord asks a very interesting question. I will repeat my point that the Government intend the exit to be smooth and orderly. I am not going to go beyond that.