Brexit Negotiations Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Brexit Negotiations

Lord Mackay of Clashfern Excerpts
Monday 11th December 2017

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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My noble friend is absolutely right. We are indeed in an unprecedented position of starting with the same rules and regulations in our discussions and will of course maintain our unequivocal commitment to free trade and high standards.

Lord Mackay of Clashfern Portrait Lord Mackay of Clashfern (Con)
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My Lords, it may be of help to think of the implementation period as one during which, knowing what the ultimate position is going to be, we prepare to reach it.

Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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My noble and learned friend is right.