Clause 6 — Parliamentary control of decisions

Part of Orders of the Day – in the House of Commons at 6:45 pm on 4 March 2008.

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Photo of James Clappison James Clappison Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) 6:45, 4 March 2008

I am about to finish my speech. The hon. Gentleman will have a chance to make his own contribution.

We have been less than vigilant on behalf of our constituents not only in scrutinising this treaty, but in spotting how it will make change much easier to achieve. We have not done our job and we cannot look our constituents in the eye.