Brexit: Supreme Court Appeal Cost Debate
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Lord Tomlinson
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(7 years, 10 months ago)
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Lord Bridges of Headley
I hear what the noble Lord says, and I repeat: we wish to build a national consensus around our approach.
Lord Tomlinson
The Minister stated clearly that he has come to this House and answered a number of questions. I remind him of the question that he failed to answer. I asked on Tuesday of this week whether he would tell us exactly what the Conservative manifesto said about membership of the European single market. He prefaced his reply by saying, “Of course I will”—and proceeded to do everything but.
Lord Bridges of Headley
I am sorry, but I dispute that. I made very clear what the Conservative Party manifesto said and, given the result of the referendum, we are honouring our commitment, as set out in the manifesto, to respect the outcome.