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Some MPs do not read their papers

Michael Connarty: May I suggest a much simpler piece of logic to explain why the new clause would probably not be helpful? If the hon. Gentleman has ever attended a European Committee, whose members are supplied with a large volume of documentation that they are supposed to read before debating the issue and taking a position when voting, he will realise that most do not read it. The more information that is supplied on European matters, the more paper that is provided, which will not be read.

Neil Carmichael: That is a really good point to end on. The hon. Member for—

Michael Connarty: Linlithgow and East Falkirk.

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