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Proceeding contribution from Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 January 2017. It occurred during Debate on Business of the House.

I think, on balance, that that is probably correct. The additional time for the amendments is welcome, but the fast-tracking of what is a very small measure, where the Government would appear to have an in-built majority, seems like unnecessary haste, which is intended only to meet arbitrary timetables rather than to allow proper, detailed and timeous scrutiny.

We will not oppose the motion—as I say, the time to table amendments in advance of Second Reading is welcome—but I am sure that no one will be left in any doubt that it is not without some significant and substantial problems.

4.9 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
620 c540 
Session
2016-17
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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