Clause 8 - Combination of Gibraltar with existing electoral region
European Parliament (Representation) Bill
9:45 am
Mr William Cash (Stone, Conservative)
I hear what the Minister says. We have had a thorough debate and appear to be making some progress because, irrespective of errors in the past and the lack of meaningful consultation, amendments may come forward and discussions are likely to take place. The hon. Member for Somerton and Frome has asked for a paper, which I have no doubt will help to illuminate the matter. Because the amendment was a probing amendment to get a better understanding before the Minister deals with other matters later in the Bill, I am prepared to withdraw it. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
The Chairman, being of the opinion that the principle of the clause and any matters arising thereon had been adequately discussed in the course of the debate on the amendment proposed thereto, forthwith put the Question, pursuant to Standing Orders Nos. 68 and 89, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question agreed to.
Clause 8 ordered to stand part of the Bill.