3. Legislative Consent Motion on the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:07 pm on 21 January 2020.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 3:07, 21 January 2020

(Translated)

Thank you very much, Dirprwy Lywydd. The motion before the Assembly today is important and historic. We need to consider legislative consent to the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill. In discussing this issue today, the Welsh Government will consider the Bill from the perspective of what is best for Wales. Deputy Presiding Officer, Brexit is going to happen. We must now focus on how Brexit happens, and how we can establish a relationship with Europe that safeguards the interests of Wales. That is the starting point in looking at the issue of legislative consent to this crucial Bill.