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European Union Bill

I thank the hon. Gentleman for that, because it is the only other argument against amendment 11. He is saying, ““You don't need to bring a decision to the House of Commons, because you can't get a treaty change without an Act of Parliament and the whole issue can be dealt with then.”” However, that is an argument against clauses 2, 3 and 4. What is the point of the Bill? The point of the Bill is to bring matters to Parliament or to the people for decision before we legislate to enact a new treaty change. If the Government and the Committee do not accept amendment 11, which would transfer a decision from the courts to the House of Commons, why are we bothering with the Bill at all? The hon. Gentleman makes an argument against the Bill.

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Reference

522 c114-5 

Session

2010-12

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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