Brexit: Legislative Timetable Debate

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Lord Roberts of Llandudno

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Brexit: Legislative Timetable

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Offensive Weapons Bill
Monday 7th January 2019

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I will not advise the noble Lord and others what amendments can be acceptable. That is not my role. There are a number of pieces of primary legislation still before this House and, if we are in a no-deal situation, further pieces of primary legislation will be forthcoming.

Lord Roberts of Llandudno Portrait Lord Roberts of Llandudno (LD)
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My Lords, is the Minister convinced that all this legislation can be carried through Parliament in the 40 working days we have left? How on earth will he manage that?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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Of course, it will be a challenge, but I am sure all Members of this House want to see us leave the European Union in a smooth and orderly manner, which requires the appropriate legislation to be put in place.

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