Conduct of negotiations

Part of European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill – in the House of Commons at 1:15 pm on 8 February 2017.

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Photo of Albert Owen Albert Owen Labour, Ynys Môn 1:15, 8 February 2017

The shadow Minister makes a very important point. These hugely important research projects in nuclear and nuclear build have long lead-in times. My concern is that if we trigger notice to leave Euratom, no agreement will be put in place at the end of the two-year period. That could seriously delay those projects and impact on future investment in this country. Does he agree that, at the very least, we need a transitional arrangement, if not continuing membership?