I am sure that that is the case, so why the Government desire to have this loophole is entirely mysterious to me. Because of that, I wish to press the amendment to a vote.
Question put, That the amendment be made.
The Committee divided: Ayes 51, Noes 281.
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill
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David Howarth
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