Actually, my hon. Friend is a gamekeeper turned poacher. He is making a compelling argument about not giving away our negotiating position to other EU member states. The difficulty here, however, is to do with the use of the word ““relevant”” in the new clause. Does that mean that under this clause we would disclose information that would not already have been known to other nation states? In that case I can see the point of his argument. However, if it means something different, it may not have that effect. Does he have any grip on what the word ““relevant”” means here, and does this problem not underline why the new clause should not be added to the Bill?
European Union Bill
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Stephen Phillips
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 8 March 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Bill.
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