European Union Bill

Nigel Evans Excerpts

Tuesday 7th December 2010 Commons Chamber

[The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mr William Hague)]

I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen to acquaint the House that Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the European Union Bill, has consented to place her prerogative, so far as it is affected by the Bill, at the disposal of Parliament for the purposes of the Bill.

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

Mr Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the official Opposition.

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[Several hon. Members]

rose—

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

Order. Many Back Benchers wish to contribute to the debate, and a 10-minute limit on speeches has been introduced.