Clause 1 - The ICC and the ICC Statute
International Criminal Court Bill [Lords]
5:00 pm
Mr Frank Cook (Stockton North, Labour)
We have spent three hours and 37 minutes on the clause—a tour de force around the houses and back again. The hon. Member for Chesham and Amersham has indicated that she would like a discussion on clause stand part, and has formally indicated that she wants to discuss points raised on Second Reading and in the other place. I am not minded to rehearse Second Reading, nor do I feel that points from the other place need to be recapitulated. If any comments are made, they must be brief and new. If I detect any points being raised that have already been covered in today's lengthy exchanges, I shall bring the debate to an abrupt halt. Furthermore, I shall probably feel compelled to remember this debate in our future proceedings.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.