There is different scrutiny for different treaties and provisions. One example is the scrutiny that was provided in relation to the original decision to go into the European Economic Community, because then, as I am sure the hon. Gentleman knows, Command Papers were put before the House. An economic impact assessment was also put before the House, and some of the Command Papers were voted on. The idea that scrutiny cannot be done and that it was not done in the past is wrong.
Parliamentary Scrutiny of Leaving the EU
Proceeding contribution from
Keir Starmer
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 12 October 2016.
It occurred during Opposition day on Parliamentary Scrutiny of Leaving the EU.
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