Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 22
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Paragraph: 95
Parliament needs to be informed and scrutinise new non-legally binding instruments.
Conclusion
It is clear that NLBIs are already a significant part of how states manage relations between one another and make policy decisions internationally. Arrangements therefore need to be put in place for Parliament to be informed of new NLBIs and, if necessary, to scrutinise them. We would not expect routine and regular votes to approve NLBIs, but this does not diminish the obligation on ministers to assure themselves in reaching such agreements that they are acting in accordance with the will of, and with the confidence of, the House of Commons.
Paragraph Reference:
95
Government Response
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