Leaving the EU

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:47 pm on 12 February 2019.

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Photo of Heidi Allen Heidi Allen Conservative, South Cambridgeshire 12:47, 12 February 2019

We are all acutely aware that time is racing away, which is why more and more Members are saying we must extend article 50. We also need time for all the necessary legislation. Will the Prime Minister confirm that in the numerous statutory instruments being laid that are not debated, there is not one planned for next week, when some MPs may be away, committing us to zero tariffs in the event of no deal? Zero tariffs would decimate our agriculture and food industries and start a race to a bottom. Such a significant decision would have far-reaching consequences and would demand full parliamentary scrutiny.