European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Debate between Lord Rooker and Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
Report: 3rd sitting (Hansard): House of Lords
Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Wednesday 25th April 2018
(6 years ago)
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Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
I am always loath to argue with noble and learned Lords on technical legal matters.
Lord Rooker
Perhaps I may suggest a reply to my noble friend. I am being practical now. We are in charge of our own procedure in this House, so what would be the problem, if the House wants to pass this amendment, in passing a technical drafting amendment to remove four words exclusively on Third Reading? That is the end of the problem.
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
As ever, I thank my noble friend for his helpful advice. He must be right.
We of course support the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb. It is another option but, on the basis of the debate we have had so far, I hope noble Lords will support Amendment 40 as it stands.