Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:10 pm on 12 December 2000.

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Photo of Douglas Hogg Douglas Hogg Conservative, Sleaford and North Hykeham 11:10, 12 December 2000

I am not disagreeing with my hon. Friend. He makes an additional point that may well be right, but the essential fact is that the process on which we are embarking enables us either to approve or disapprove the reports, but gives us no ability to amend them. That lies at the root of my objection. In theory, there may be a case for a Committee to consider the matter, but only on the basis that it can amend the reports.