Part of the debate – in a Public Bill Committee at 9:25 am on 5 March 2019.
Steve McCabe
Labour, Birmingham, Selly Oak
9:25,
5 March 2019
I am delighted that I have no responsibility for the Brexit arrangements, but you have managed to make your point, Mr Tomlinson, and it is on the record. No one doubts your good intentions, but the new clauses are beyond the scope of the Bill. I think we will leave the matter there.
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