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David Davis has delayed a planned Brexit committee grilling, fuelling concerns the publication of the Government's plan for leaving the EU has been delayed.

The Brexit Secretary promised the Brexit White Paper would be a "detailed, ambitious and precise explanations of our positions."

It was originally slated to be published before this week's EU Council summit. Later, that expectation shifted to next week.

The Brexit Secretary and top civil servant Olly Robbins were due to give evidence to the Commons Brexit Select Committee on Wednesday.

But the Mirror understands the pair have contacted the committee to reschedule their appearance, and suggested they reconvene on the last day before the Summer recess.

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Committee members are concerned the delay could signal yet another delay to the vital document's publication.

A message to committee members, seen by the Mirror, says Mr Davis and Mr Robbins have "offered to find a time after the White Paper is published, but before the summer recess.

"The date currently being suggested is July 24th, the last sitting day before the recess."

A DExEU spokesperson said: "DExEU ministers have given evidence to a broad range of committees on 36 occasions including six appearances by the Secretary of State at the Exiting the EU Select Committee.

"We're currently working with the Committee to schedule his next appearance and exact timings will be confirmed in due course."