Lords debates People's Vote on Brexit

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This was a general debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.

The debate was proposed by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat), director of the European Leadership Network and former leader of the Liberal Democrats.

Members taking part included:

• Lord Anderson of Swansea (Labour), former member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
• Lord Balfe (Conservative), former Member of the European Parliament
• Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour), Lords Labour spokesperson for exiting the European Union
• Lord Higgins (Conservative), governor of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research
• Lord Kerr of Kinlochard (Crossbench), former ambassador and UK Permanent Representative to the European Union
• Lord Kerslake (Crossbench), chair of the Centre for Public Scrutiny and former head of the Civil Service
• Baroness Ludford (Liberal Democrat), Lords Liberal Democrat spokesperson for exiting the European Union
• Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat), management board member of Make Votes Count

Lord Callanan (Conservative), minister of state in the Department for Exiting the European Union, responded on behalf of the government.

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