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HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsThe noble Baroness demeans herself with some of those statements. The original level playing field provisions were in the Irish protocol, which has been abolished and replaced…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsThe President of the European Council tweeted to say that the request was valid, and he had accepted it. Of course, the legal default remains in place, but as soon as this…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsI repeat the answer I gave to the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter. It is not odd at all—it remains the legal default. The irresponsible thing to do would be not to prepare, because we…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsI thank the noble Baronesses for their comments and questions. I will turn first to the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter. It is important to point out that, in these matters, we are…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitI cannot say that that would be definite but it is important that we abide by the provisions of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act. Of course, the House passing a…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitYes, we have certainly discussed many aspects of it with the Government of Wales.21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitWe await the publication of the Bill later this evening. I am sure that the various organs of the House that wish to do so will have the opportunity to look at the provisions.21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitI said that we will publish an impact assessment. As I said in response to an earlier question, it is difficult to model the precise economic impact, bearing in mind how difficult…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitI said that we will publish an impact assessment but that the economic impact of the Bill is very difficult to assess because it depends on the negotiations for a future free…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsI thank my noble friend for his question. I know the close interest he takes in this matter, which he asked me about a couple of weeks ago. I hope he will understand why I was not…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitThese are of course matters that the usual channels will wish to discuss.21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsIt is extremely difficult to say. However, the noble Lord is well experienced in parliamentary matters. The previous referendum, I think I am correct in saying, took about seven…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsI thank the noble Baroness for her question. I cannot believe that I am being lectured about sloganeering by the Liberal Democrats. I would repeat the slogan that they gave us on…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitIt is a fast-moving situation. Seriously, I have been trying to conclude my remarks while listening to what noble Lords have been saying and trying to get updates on what is…19 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitThe requirements of Section 1(4) of the Benn Act will be complied with to the letter. I am not going to take any more interventions from the noble Lord on this subject. I have…19 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitI mean what I said. I want to go no further than that.19 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitOkay. The number of Peers who have contributed to this debate, on a Saturday—19 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitCan noble Lords have a little patience? I have not completed my remarks yet. We will comply with the requirements of Section 1(4) of the Benn Act to the letter. Does that answer…19 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitAs I have said a number of times, to the boredom of noble Lords, we will of course abide by the law. The requirement—19 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to close this historic debate on behalf of the Government. Before I get on with the main content, it is important to say that, as my noble friend…19 Oct 2019