Just in the interests of clarity, is it not true that the European Commission acts on a mandate from the Council—that is, the elected heads of government?
European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Bowness
(Conservative)
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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Proceeding contribution
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Session
2019-21
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2024-04-26 20:51:54 +0100
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