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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:49 pm on 20 November 2003.

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Photo of Oliver Heald Oliver Heald Shadow Leader of the House of Commons 2:49, 20 November 2003

Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the House of Lords adjourned last night after representatives of my party and the Liberal Democrats had made the explicit point that adjournment would allow a cooling-off period so that we could discuss matters and reach agreement? That happened, but the Government then tabled their amendments.