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Thursday 27th April 2017 Commons Chamber

[Natalie McGarry (Glasgow East) (Ind)]

9. What discussions he has had with the Attorney General on which provisions in the great repeal Bill may require the Government to legislate on devolved matters before the UK leaves the EU.

[The Minister of State, Department for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Jones)]

We have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues, including my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney General. We fully respect the Sewel convention and have been working closely with the devolved Administrations, particularly through the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations.

[Natalie McGarry]

Before asking my last question in this House, may I thank you, Mr Speaker, your staff, and the outstanding House staff across all areas, and wish colleagues right across the House every success in the coming months?

Can the Minister confirm whether the great repeal Bill will require legislative consent from the devolved Assemblies—yes or no?

[Mr Speaker]

I thank the hon. Lady very much for her warm remarks, which are very much appreciated.