It was desperate expedient. The Government had no option, given the parliamentary arithmetic.
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Howarth of Newport
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 15 January 2020.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
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Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
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