But if my right hon. Friend agrees with me that our purpose in this case is not to create a so-called meaningful vote but simply to ensure that clause 9 is not used to create parallel proceedings or to give carte blanche, it would clearly make sense for the Government to make that undertaking rather than to accept an amendment that has an unnecessary effect.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Oliver Letwin
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 13 December 2017.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
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