European Union (Withdrawal) Acts

Debate between Steve Barclay and Lord Vaizey of Didcot

Saturday 19th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Barclay]

I know that my hon. Friend speaks for his constituents, and for businesses across the country, who recognise that now is the time to support this deal and for the House to move on.

[Mr Edward Vaizey (Wantage) (Ind)]

rose—

[Stephen Barclay]

I give way to the right hon. Gentleman. [Interruption.]

[Mr Vaizey]

We will find out if the Secretary of State made the right decision in giving way. I have a genuine question.

EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

Debate between Steve Barclay and Lord Vaizey of Didcot

Monday 1st April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Barclay]

With all due respect to the right hon. Lady, the passion and persistence with which she campaigns for her specific view is perhaps an indication of the lack of compromise that there sometimes is in the wider debate.

[Mr Vaizey]

Will the Secretary of State give way?

[Stephen Barclay]

I have just five minutes, but I will take one further intervention. Then, I think, Mr Speaker, your steer is that I should press on.

[Mr Vaizey]

I am sorry to intervene on the Secretary of State. I was going to raise this point in my speech with the hope that he would respond to it, but he is now speaking before me. Will he illuminate the House on the letter that has gone to the Prime Minister from 170 of our colleagues? Did he sign it? What is in it? Is it true, as the papers are being briefed, that it keeps no deal on the table, despite the resolution of this House?

[Stephen Barclay]

All of us, as politicians, are often accused of not answering questions, so let me be very specific. I have not signed any letter of the sort. I have the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister most days and if I have a point to raise with her I do so.