European Council: Article 50 Extension Debate
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Mike Wood
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European Council: Article 50 Extension
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Kwasi Kwarteng
As with my hon. Friend the Member for Henley (John Howell), I am not getting into hypo- theticals. I have said that we hope to have a meaningful vote—let us see, Mr Speaker, if you decide that it is in order—and then we can test the will of the House.
Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)
Can the Minister confirm that, notwithstanding last night’s agreement, the article 50 period will only be extended if the House votes for a statutory instrument to give effect to such an extension?
Kwasi Kwarteng
My hon. Friend is quite right. The Government would have to lay a statutory instrument and the House would have to debate and vote on it.