I think it will take a long time. The Minister can confirm this, but I assume the Government would be pleased to conclude the withdrawal agreement before October 2018, if possible. However, there are several things that might happen, one of which is that the Government go back to the negotiating table and try to improve on the deal. I cannot see what is unreasonable about filling in the gaps or asking for revisions, were that the expressed will of the House.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Matthew Pennycook
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 13 December 2017.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
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