On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your advice, because many of the people who wish to have the debate that we are about to have argue that the mandate�[ Interruption. ] Mr Speaker, I am trying. They argue that the mandate given by a margin of a million people in a referendum was not sufficient. They also argue that a 4% margin was not sufficient, in percentage terms. Could you therefore advise me as to the appropriateness of carrying on a debate that has got through on one solitary vote?
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Shailesh Vara
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 3 April 2019.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill.
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