House of Lords Business
Show full summary

Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty's Government whether, prior to the Prime Minister’s letter of 29 March 2017 notifying the European Council, in accordance with Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, of the UK’s intention to withdraw from the EU, they gave any consideration to the possibility of withdrawing from the EU in accordance with Article 50(1) without being bound by Articles 50(2) and 50(3); and if not, why not.  HL5494

Question HL5494: tabled on 7 February 2018 and due for answer by 21 February 2018

This type of business sits within the Questions & Statements category.

This question has been answered by the relevant Government Department.

Question text

Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty's Government whether, prior to the Prime Minister’s letter of 29 March 2017 notifying the European Council, in accordance with Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, of the UK’s intention to withdraw from the EU, they gave any consideration to the possibility of withdrawing from the EU in accordance with Article 50(1) without being bound by Articles 50(2) and 50(3); and if not, why not.  HL5494
Legend for business item text
† Item that is new or altered.
* Item is an oral question.
Numbers starting HL are unique identifiers for written questions, Bills or papers.

Date Answered

Tuesday 20 February 2018

Member's Registered Interests

There are no interests to show.

Main Member

Lord Pearson of Rannoch
Non-affiliated
Life peer