If I follow the hon.

As I said, I do not speak for the Government but it seems to me that that might be a sensible way forward.

I will keep my remarks focused, given that we are considering only the motion to adjourn, and respond specifically to a couple of remarks

Before the Minister sits down, may I press her on one matter that I hope will be helpful to the hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton?

I am grateful to the Minister for clarifying that last point. I referred to that in a previous sitting.

It is very good to see you in the Chair after the summer recess, Ms Dorries, and to see colleagues back to discuss the Bill.

Of course, I also associate myself with the remarks that you made about the hon.

Of course, as the hon.

May I remind the Minister that in the December joint report on article 50, the EU agreed that the United Kingdom would make sure there wa

May I remind the Minister that in the December joint report on article 50, the EU agreed that the United Kingdom would make sure there wa