Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Peter Bone and John Glen

Tuesday 21st May 2019 Commons Chamber

[John Glen]

The result of the referendum was clear in 2016 across the United Kingdom, and we need to get on and deliver it.

[Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)]

The Minister did not quite answer the question from the hon. Member for North East Fife (Stephen Gethins). Is the Government’s default position still that on 31 October, we will leave on a no-deal basis if no agreement has been made?

[John Glen]

That is the legal default, but as my hon. Friend will know, the Government hope, even at this late hour, to persuade him of the merits of passing the deal in the week of 3 June.

EU Customs Union and Draft Withdrawal Agreement: Cost

Debate between Peter Bone and John Glen

Monday 22nd October 2018 Commons Chamber

[John Glen]

I do not accept that characterisation of any of my colleagues on the Government Benches. We are seeking to secure the best deal in the national interest for the whole of the United Kingdom.

[Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)]

Is the Minister aware that many people on the Government Benches and in the country think that £39 billion is not worth paying, let alone any more?

[John Glen]

I imagine that my hon. Friend—like many of his constituents—thinks that no sum is worth paying. Of course, there are a range of views on this matter, but we have to honour our obligations, as this country does, and secure a fair outcome.