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Part of Orders of the Day — Schedule 5 – in the House of Commons at 4:30 pm on 30 March 1998.

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Photo of Douglas Alexander Douglas Alexander Labour, Paisley South 4:30, 30 March 1998

Yes, as part of the UK delegation, which is the critical point and the failing of the amendments as drafted. The Bill avoids independence in Europe by the back door. It ensures that Scotland continues to enjoy the benefits of being one of the major players in the European Union, and to that extent is in total contradiction of independence in Europe—the policy of the Scottish National party.