All 1 Debates between Roger Gale and Edward Leigh

European Union Referendum Bill

Debate between Roger Gale and Edward Leigh
Tuesday 16th June 2015

(9 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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William Cash Portrait Sir William Cash
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My view about the clause is that we have managed to have a wide-ranging debate. In the interests of brevity, I do not think much needs to be said on the subject. We really ought to get on to other matters, including the question of European Union financing. I have no further comments to make on clause stand part.

Edward Leigh Portrait Sir Edward Leigh
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(Gainsborough) (Con) rose—

Roger Gale Portrait The Temporary Chair
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Order. I am at the disposal of the Committee and looking for hon. Members to speak, but there appears to be no one but Sir Edward Leigh.

Edward Leigh Portrait Sir Edward Leigh
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Is it appropriate that I speak to my amendment 53, Sir Roger?

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Roger Gale Portrait The Temporary Chair
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indicated assent.

Edward Leigh Portrait Sir Edward Leigh
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Amendment 53 would state that

“the total number of permitted participants shall be limited to a number specified by the Electoral Commission to ensure broad equality of resources between those campaigning for each of the outcomes of the referendum”.

I refer the Committee to the Member’s explanatory statement, which states:

“The amendment would require the Electoral Commission to ensure that during the referendum campaign, the total spend of the campaign”—[Interruption.]

Roger Gale Portrait The Temporary Chair
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Order. Will Members leaving the Chamber please do so quietly? There are people who wish to hear the debate.

Edward Leigh Portrait Sir Edward Leigh
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I was just referring to the explanatory statement. It is very helpful that the Public Bill Office now publishes explanatory statements, as it makes it much easier for us to understand amendments.