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require the inclusion of Scottish Government ministers in negotiations between

the UK and the European Union on matters which would be reserved to the UK

by virtue of any transposition from EU law but on which competence would

otherwise be devolved to Scotland under any Act of Parliament.”

Paul Flynn

Mr Graham Allen

Chris Bryant

NC148

To move the following Clause—

“Welsh Government ministers

For the purpose of Article 50(1) of the Treaty on the European Union the words

“in accordance with its own constitutional requirements” shall be deemed to

require the inclusion of Welsh Government ministers in negotiations between the

UK and the European Union on matters which would be reserved to the UK by

virtue of any transposition from EU law but on which competence would

otherwise be devolved to Wales under any Act of Parliament.”

Paul Flynn

Mark Durkan

Dr Alasdair McDonnell

Ms Margaret Ritchie

Mr Graham Allen

NC149

To move the following Clause—

“Northern Ireland Executive ministers

For the purpose of Article 50(1) of the Treaty on the European Union the words

“in accordance with its own constitutional requirements” shall be deemed to

require the inclusion of Northern Ireland Executive ministers in negotiations

between the UK and the European Union on matters which would be reserved to

the UK by virtue of any transposition from EU law but on which competence

would otherwise be devolved to Northern Ireland under any Act of Parliament.”

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Stephen Doughty

Owen Smith

Stephen Kinnock

Mrs Madeleine Moon

Albert Owen

Chris Bryant

Mike Gapes

Mr David Hanson

Mr Mark Williams

Susan Elan Jones

Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

Jonathan Edwards

NC157

To move the following Clause—

“Funding for Wales

Before exercising the power under section 1, the Prime Minister must give an

undertaking that it will be the policy of Her Majesty’s Government that the level

of real terms public funding for Wales in any year after the UK has left the

European Union, should be no less than the combined public funding from the

UK Government and EU funding programmes, in the year in which notification

is given, adjusted for inflation and any growth in overall UK public expenditure.”

Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

Jonathan Edwards

Caroline Lucas

Mr Mark Williams

Mark Durkan

Ms Margaret Ritchie

Dr Alasdair McDonnell

Stephen Gethins

Peter Grant

NC158

To move the following Clause—

“Continued levels of EU funding for Wales

Before the Prime Minister exercises the power under section 1, the Secretary of

State must lay a report before—

(a)    

Parliament, and

(b)    

the National Assembly for Wales

outlining the effect of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU on the

National Assembly for Wales’ block grant.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause would require the UK Government to lay a report before the National Assembly

for Wales outlining the effect of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on Welsh finances, before

exercising the power under section 1. This would allow for scrutiny of the Leave Campaign’s

promise to maintain current levels of EU funding for Wales.

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Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

Jonathan Edwards

Caroline Lucas

NC159

To move the following Clause—

“Differentiated agreement for Wales

The Prime Minister may not exercise the power under section 1 until a Minister

of the Crown has confirmed that Her Majesty’s Government will conduct a

consultation exploring a differentiated agreement for Wales to remain in the

European Economic Area.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause would require the UK Government to conduct a consultation exploring a

differentiated agreement for Wales to remain in the European Economic Area, before exercising

the power under section 1.

Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

Jonathan Edwards

Caroline Lucas

NC160

To move the following Clause—

“Endorsement of the final deal for withdrawal from the EU by the devolved

assemblies

Before exercising the power under section 1, the Prime Minister must give a

commitment that Her Majesty’s Government shall submit the terms of any

proposed agreement with the European Union on the UK’s withdrawal to—

(a)    

the National Assembly for Wales,

(b)    

the Northern Ireland Assembly, and

(c)    

the Scottish Parliament

and that the Government will not proceed with any agreement on those terms

unless it has been approved by each of the devolved assemblies.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause would require the Prime Minister to commit to gaining the endorsement of the

final deal for withdrawal from the EU by the devolved assemblies, before exercising the power

under section 1.

Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

Jonathan Edwards

Caroline Lucas

NC161

To move the following Clause—

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“Endorsement of any future trade deals by the devolved administrations

Before exercising the power under section 1, the Prime Minister must give a

commitment that Her Majesty’s Government shall submit the terms of any future

international trade deal to which the UK is party to—

(a)    

the National Assembly for Wales,

(b)    

the Northern Ireland Assembly, and

(c)    

the Scottish Parliament

and that the Government will not proceed with any agreement on those terms

unless it has been approved by each of the devolved assemblies.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause would require the Prime Minister to commit to gaining the endorsement of any

future deal by the devolved assemblies, before exercising the power under section 1.

Hywel Williams

Liz Saville Roberts

Jonathan Edwards

Caroline Lucas

NC162

To move the following Clause—

“Review into the UK constitution

Before the Prime Minister can exercise the power under section 1, the Prime

Minister must commit to conducting a review into the constitution of the United

Kingdom following the repatriation of powers from the European Union.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause would require the Prime Minister to commit to conducting a review into the

constitution of the United Kingdom when leaving the European Union, before exercising the power

under section 1.

Seema Malholtra

Mr Barry Sheerman

Mike Gapes

Stephen Kinnock

NC168

To move the following Clause—

“National Convention

(1)    

Before exercising the power under section 1, the Prime Minister must undertake

to establish a National Convention on Exiting the European Union.

(2)    

The National Convention shall advise Her Majesty’s Government on its priorities

during negotiations with the EU on the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the

EU.

(3)    

Ministers of the Crown must take into account the views of the National

Convention before signing any agreements with the European Commission on the

terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

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(4)    

Membership of the National Convention shall be determined by the Secretary of

State and shall include—

(a)    

elected mayors,

(b)    

elected representatives of local government,

(c)    

representatives of universities and higher education,

(d)    

representatives of trade unions and trade bodies,

(e)    

representatives of business organisations,

(f)    

members of the Scottish Parliament,

(g)    

members of the National Assembly of Wales,

(h)    

members of the Northern Ireland Assembly,

(i)    

members of the European Parliament,

(j)    

other representatives considered by the Secretary of State to represent

expertise and experience of British civil society.

(5)    

The National Convention must convene before—

(a)    

12 months have elapsed after this Act has received Royal Assent, or

(b)    

the day on which Her Majesty’s Government declares that agreement has

been reached on the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU,

whichever is the sooner.

(6)    

The National Convention shall meet in public.

(7)    

The National Convention must, following its convening, lay a report before

Parliament before—

(a)    

15 months have elapsed after this Act receives Royal Assent, or

(b)    

the day on which Her Majesty’s Government declares that agreement has

been reached on the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU,

whichever is the sooner.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause would require the Government to establish a National Convention of

representatives across of levels of Government, regions and sectors, to meet and produce a report

recommending negotiating priorities, to better reflect the needs of the regions of the UK.

Chris Leslie

Mr Graham Allen

NC184

To move the following Clause—

“Consultation with Devolved Administrations and Local Government

In negotiating a new Treaty or relationship in accordance with Article 50(2) of the

Treaty on European Union, a Minister of the Crown must consult with—

(a)    

the First Minister of Scotland,

(b)    

the First Minister of Wales,

(c)    

the First Minister of Northern Ireland and the Deputy First Minister of

Northern Ireland,

(d)    

the Chair of the English Local Government Association,

(e)    

the Mayor of London.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause would require Her Majesty’s Government to consult with the devolved

administrations of the United Kingdom and representatives of English local government.

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NEW CLAUSES AND NEW SCHEDULES RELATING TO A VOTE ON THE FINAL TERMS OF

THE UNITED KINGDOM’S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION

Jeremy Corbyn

Mr Nicholas Brown

Keir Starmer

Paul Blomfield

Jenny Chapman

Matthew Pennycook

Mr Graham Allen

Ian Murray

Ann Clwyd

Valerie Vaz

Heidi Alexander

Stephen Timms

Mike Gapes

Liz Kendall

Mr Ben Bradshaw

Mrs Madeleine Moon

Angela Smith

Mr David Lammy

Sarah Champion

Seema Malhotra

Mr Clive Betts

Stephen Doughty

Vernon Coaker

Helen Hayes

Meg Hillier

Stella Creasy

Albert Owen

Mr Andrew Smith

Catherine McKinnell

Mark Durkan

Dr Alasdair McDonnell

Ms Margaret Ritchie

Wes Streeting

Mr David Hanson

Mr Barry Sheerman

Phil Wilson

Mr David Anderson

Emma Reynolds

Stephen Kinnock

Chris Bryant

Caroline Lucas

Mr Pat McFadden

Luciana Berger

Clive Efford

Ms Angela Eagle

Rachael Maskell

NC1

To move the following Clause—

“Parliamentary approval for agreements with the Union

(1)    

Where a Minister of the Crown proposes to conclude an agreement with the

European Union setting out the arrangements for the withdrawal of the United

Kingdom from the European Union—

(a)    

the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement of the

proposed terms of the agreement, and

(b)    

no Minister of the Crown may conclude any such agreement unless the

proposed terms have been approved by resolution of both Houses.

(2)    

The requirements of subsection (1) also apply where a Minister of the Crown

proposes to conclude an agreement with the European Union for the future

relationship of the United Kingdom with the European Union.

(3)    

In the case of a proposed agreement setting out the arrangements for the

withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the statement

under subsection (1)(a) must be laid before the proposed terms are agreed with

the Commission with a view to their approval by the European Parliament or the

Council.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause requires Ministers to seek the approval of Parliament of any proposed Withdrawal

Agreement before final terms are agreed with the Commission and prior to endorsement by the

European Parliament and Council.

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Chris Leslie

Mr Graham Allen

Stella Creasy

Ann Coffey

Paul Farrelly

Mr David Lammy

Jim Dowd

Catherine McKinnell

Ian Murray

Ann Clwyd

Mr Ben Bradshaw

Heidi Alexander

Mike Gapes

Liz Kendall

Mr Barry Sheerman

Caroline Lucas

Mrs Madeleine Moon

Angela Smith

Stephen Doughty

Neil Coyle

Owen Smith

Helen Goodman

Helen Hayes

Meg Hillier

Rushanara Ali

Mr Andrew Smith

Mark Durkan

Dr Alasdair McDonnell

Ms Margaret Ritchie

Wes Streeting

Mary Creagh

Chris Bryant

Mr Pat McFadden

Maria Eagle

Luciana Berger

Ms Angela Eagle

NC18

To move the following Clause—

“New Treaties with the European Union

So far as any of the provisions of any new treaty with the European Union may

depend for ratification solely upon the exercise of prerogative, they shall not be

ratified except with the express approval of Parliament.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This new clause would ensure that any future treaties made with the European Union must be

ratified with the express approval of Parliament.

Chris Leslie

Mr Graham Allen

Stella Creasy

Ann Coffey

Paul Farrelly

Mr David Lammy

Jim Dowd

Catherine McKinnell

Ian Murray

Ann Clwyd

Mr Ben Bradshaw

Mike Gapes

Liz Kendall

Mr Barry Sheerman

Caroline Lucas

Mrs Madeleine Moon

Angela Smith

Stephen Doughty

Helen Hayes

Kate Green

Meg Hillier

Rushanara Ali

Stella Creasy

Mr Andrew Smith

Mark Durkan

Dr Alasdair McDonnell

Ms Margaret Ritchie

Wes Streeting

Mary Creagh

Chris Bryant

Mr Pat McFadden

Maria Eagle

Luciana Berger

Ms Angela Eagle

NC19

To move the following Clause—

“Future relationship with the European Union

(1)    

Following the exercise of the power in section 1, any new treaty or relationship

with the European Union must be subject to the express approval of Parliament.