European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Debate

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Peter Bone

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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

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Committee: 1st sitting: House of Commons
Tuesday 14th November 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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I did say just a couple of minutes ago that I would give way only once more, but on this occasion I will give way to my hon. Friend the Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone). Then I really will make a little more progress.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
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The Minister is making a very good speech, but what is not clear—and there is some media speculation about this—is whether, if amendment 381 is passed with the exit date confirmed as it is, the Bill allows that date to be changed subsequently by means of regulation.

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The answer to that is no. The point has been raised specifically in respect of the powers in clause 17, which relate to the consequences of the Bill’s enactment. I look forward very much to a full debate on those powers when we reach clause 17, but the short answer to my hon. Friend’s question is no.

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