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

Without wishing to embarrass my hon.

I just want to pick up the point about Parliament taking back control and the democratic point. The hon.

The hon. Gentleman has made that point before.