Elections Bill (Third sitting) Debate

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Chris Clarkson

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Thursday 16th September 2021

(3 years, 3 months ago)

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Chris Clarkson Portrait Chris Clarkson (Heywood and Middleton) (Con)
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Further to that point of order, Ms Rees. Is it not the purpose of this Committee to scrutinise any evidence that is given to us, regardless of whether it is backed up by data?

None Portrait The Chair
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Yes, it is perfectly proper to ask any questions you want, but I was just clarifying that it is not necessary for the witness to be backed up by research.

Chris Clarkson Portrait Chris Clarkson
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But it is appropriate for us to push back if we do not agree?

None Portrait The Chair
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Of course. You can ask scrutinising, relevant questions.

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