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European Union Bill

My Lords, I hoped not to have to move my opposition to Clause 1 standing part of the Bill. After the persuasive arguments of the noble Lord, Lord Kerr, I was hoping for a sufficiently clear explanation from the Government to have satisfied me on the point about Article 48(6). However, as we do not seem to have made a great deal of progress on that—I shall not tire the House by going over all the arguments—it is my intention to move that Clause 1 does not stand part of the Bill unless we reach a satisfactory arrangement in relation to the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Kerr. Clause 1 agreed. Clause 2 : Treaties amending or replacing TEU or TFEU Clause 2 : Treaties amending or replacing TEU or TFEU Amendment 2 not moved. Amendment 3 Moved by