Clause 87 - Overseas determinations and orders

Part of Adoption and Children Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 12:30 pm ar 11 Rhagfyr 2001.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Henry Bellingham Henry Bellingham Ceidwadwyr, North West Norfolk 12:30, 11 Rhagfyr 2001

My point is important. If overseas territories were represented in Parliament, they would be able—

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