Leaving the European Union Debate

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Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [HL]

Leaving the European Union

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Offensive Weapons Bill
Tuesday 26th February 2019

(5 years, 9 months ago)

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Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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I am afraid I cannot agree with the noble Lord.

Lord Wigley Portrait Lord Wigley (PC)
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If the House of Commons votes against leaving without a deal, are the Government committed to supporting an extension of Article 50 for as long as is needed to get a deal?

Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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As I have said, a series of votes will need to happen at that point. However, the Prime Minister has made it clear that she does not want to extend Article 50, but if the House of Commons votes to do so she would like the shortest possible extension.

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