European Legislation (Scrutiny)

Part of Leader of the House – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 16 June 2011.

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Photo of David Heath David Heath The Deputy Leader of the House of Commons 10:30, 16 June 2011

I understand the argument for amending draft orders. The difficulty is that, if the two Houses of Parliament amend matters differently, we will then need a reconciliation process, and, instead of an order-making process, we will effectively have a small Bill going through the procedures of Parliament. There are some difficulties with the hon. Lady’s proposal, but I will of course pass on her concerns to the Minister for Europe.