No, it does not. The decision is really at the discretion of Ministers. The hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr. Heath) pointed out where clause 24 says that, notwithstanding the delay in the process, the Government can effectively go ahead and ratify.
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill
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Richard Shepherd
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 January 2010.
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