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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy noble friend makes that point extremely well. I think all of us on this side feel very grateful for that and I fully endorse what he has said.04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseHere is a reversal of roles. I spent about 13 years—I hesitate to say it—drafting the odd amendment for the noble Lord, Lord Strathclyde. Here is the noble Lord, Lord Strathclyde,…04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I am encouraged by every cry of “Oh no”, so please continue. In speaking to this amendment, I should explain that for convenience, to get these amendments down quickly,…04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAfter first “Commons” to insert “, and only once any current legal proceedings relating to prorogations in the English courts have been concluded”.04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn my judgment, my noble friend’s point is entirely correct. As he noticed, and as I have pointed out to the House before, in both Houses, in Division after Division on measure…04 Sept 2019 Bills sponsored (8)