Oral Answers to Questions

Peter Bone Excerpts

Thursday 1st November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Wright]

I think that is ever so slightly on the alarmist side. It is important for us all to bear in mind that the starting point is that we comply with all the data adequacy measures that the EU requires and we have implemented the general data protection regulation, so we are in a very good position as we begin the discussions and can therefore be optimistic about their outcome.

[Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)]

Is it not abundantly clear that an agreement is just as important to the EU as it is to us, so it will happen either way?

[Jeremy Wright]

I think that is highly likely.

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[Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)]

The Attorney General has been rather reticent in his replies. Would he recommend that hon. Members watch the video of him at the Conservative party conference, as that would answer many questions? [Interruption.]

[Mr Speaker]

It is a question that warrants an answer, but more particularly, if the Attorney General does get to his feet, we shall enjoy more of his baritone.