Leaving the EU: Meaningful Vote

Philip Hollobone Excerpts
Monday 22nd October 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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It is not for Ministers to determine the ambit, remit or scope of the prerogatives of the Speaker or this House, although we will of course respect them.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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The Brexit Secretary has said that he needs the negotiations to be finished by the end of November. If he reaches that target, will the House vote on deal or no deal before or after Christmas?

Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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My remarks were just reflecting the practical challenges, on both sides, for example in implementing legislation in the UK, but obviously there is a degree of flexibility to ensure that we have a meaningful vote and that there is as much time for legislative scrutiny and that the right balance is struck.