Brexit: European Commission Discussions Debate

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Department: Department for Exiting the European Union

Brexit: European Commission Discussions

Lord Watts Excerpts
Monday 9th July 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I thought there was going to be a “but”, there, but obviously not. I thank my noble friend for his kind remarks. I was somewhat surprised to wake up this morning to find that the noble Lord, Lord Adonis, had apparently announced my resignation on Twitter overnight, which was perhaps wishful thinking on his part.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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My Lords, can the Minister set out the difference between the existing system and the one now being advocated by the Government?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I am not sure what system the noble Lord is referring to, but if he waits until later in the week, we will be producing a White Paper, which I am sure will provide him all the details that he wishes to see.