(9 years, 3 months ago)
Commons ChamberThis text is a record of ministerial contributions to a debate held as part of the Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill 2016-17 passage through Parliament.
In 1993, the House of Lords Pepper vs. Hart decision provided that statements made by Government Ministers may be taken as illustrative of legislative intent as to the interpretation of law.
This extract highlights statements made by Government Ministers along with contextual remarks by other members. The full debate can be read here
This information is provided by Parallel Parliament and does not comprise part of the offical record