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Lords ChamberThis text is a record of ministerial contributions to a debate held as part of the EEA Nationals (Indefinite Leave to Remain) Bill [HL] 2017-19 passage through Parliament.
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If my noble friend looks at the list, he will find that we were hoping to hear from the noble Viscount, Lord Waverley.
My Lords, I have made this mistake before, many years ago—probably about 24 years ago. So I think we should hear from the noble Viscount first.