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European Union (Amendment) Bill

That describes to my mind a spectator at a football match commenting on the skill of the referee in determining whether someone is offside. The truth is that, when it comes to decision-making, we have little or no authority on these matters. The reason why the CAP has failed or got itself into such a mess is simply that there is too little democratic influence on it. We were right to table these amendments. There is a role for Westminster in CAP reform. However, in light of the lateness of the hour and the rigour of the debate that we have had, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 41 and 41A not moved.] [Amendments Nos. 42 to 45 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List.] [Amendments Nos. 46 to 47A not moved.] [Amendment No. 48 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List.] [Amendment No. 49 not moved.] [Amendments Nos. 50 and 51 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List.] [Amendment No. 52 not moved.]