That is right, and a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I suggest that it is far better to have that amendment in the Bill as it goes to the other place, which may decide to tweak or change it following discussions. That seems to reflect what feels like the majority view in the Chamber today on the need for a sense of certainty that something will be done. This is not just a matter of one Minister, because a Minister’s word can be given and then changed—
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
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Chris Leslie
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 12 June 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
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