Scotland Bill — Reserved Matters — 30 Mar 1998

Considered in Committee, [Progress 4 March]

Amendment agreed to .

Amendments made: No. 510, in page 59, line 12, leave out from beginning to first 'the' in line 13 and insert--

I beg to move amendment No. 345, in page 59, leave out line 17.

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Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

I beg to move amendment No. 522, in page 59, line 38, leave out from 'European' to second 'and' and insert 'Communities (and their institutions)'.

The Chairman:

With this, it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments: No. 72, in page 59, line 45, at end insert--

I believe that a matter of such importance should be addressed on the face of the Bill: it should not be left to the whim and invitation of future Governments at Westminster.

The letter goes on to look forward to the days when there will be representation and a representative office in Brussels.

Amendment agreed to.

Amendment proposed: No. 72, in page 59, line 45, at end insert--

Question put, That the amendment be made:--

The Committee divided: Ayes 5, Noes 285.

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