Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill

I am sure that the hon. Gentleman is right, although I think that there are a large number of countries—in particular, those with presidential systems—where it is entirely for the Executive to decide such matters, including, for instance, matters of military conflict. On treaties, however, the hon. Gentleman referred to the UK-US extradition treaty. It was signed on 31 March 2003, published and laid with an explanatory memorandum on 21 May, and the Ponsonby period ended on 30 June. There were no requests for debate at that time, and no requests for an extension of time.