Lord Hannay of Chiswick
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(7 years, 6 months ago)
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Baroness Williams of Trafford
There certainly is merit in leading by example, but there is definitely a disbenefit in showing your hand too soon.
Lord Hannay of Chiswick (CB)
Could the Minister perhaps be so kind as to have a different approach to the one she has taken so far and confirm that the British Government will not themselves place on the negotiating table any removal of rights to any EU citizens who are here? I am sure that if that assurance could be given, which was implicit in what the Minister said in her original Answer, it would be very helpful.
Baroness Williams of Trafford
The answer to that is that we want to get the best deal for everyone, both our citizens living abroad and EU nationals living in this country.