I agree. I could have taken this even further, but my point is that the Foreign Office dislikes any idea of debate and discussion. However, we have a Trade Department, which needs to be imbued with the power to ensure that debate happens. I am completely in favour of just punching through the nonsense and the poor use of the prerogative.
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Iain Duncan Smith
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 March 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords].
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