I will tell my hon. Friend how we will explain it to them. We will say that their lordships asked us to consider and vote on whether, in the event that a majority of Members of this House do not approve the deal, we should take control of the situation and shape how the Executive then proceed. I think they would support that.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Matthew Pennycook
(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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