Tuesday 26th June 2018

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Henley Portrait Lord Henley
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My Lords, as the noble Lord would expect, I reject virtually all of what he had to say. I agree that it is important that we make it clear to business that we listen to its voices and concerns.

Lord Skelmersdale Portrait Lord Skelmersdale (Con)
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My Lords, noble Lords and business are demanding clarity, as my noble friend well knows. Will he accept that there will be no clarity until there is a positive interaction with the European Council and other European authorities?

Lord Henley Portrait Lord Henley
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My Lords, my noble friend is right to point out that we are in the middle of negotiations with the Commission, and it is important that we get those right. Obviously, there will not be clarity until negotiations are completed.