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Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael says the principles determining the make-up of the committees are "not a game - it is fundamental".

He continues that these principles are "not to be discarded when it becomes difficult or messy".

He also claims that following the arrangement between the Conservatives and the DUP, "matters of confidence and supply do not extend to public bill committees".

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Conservative Sir Oliver Letwin puts forward his view that what Labour wants is "not a substantive change" but to "make it impossible for them [the government] to get business through the Commons".

He says any opposition would do the same in "a ritual dance that will always occur under these circumstances", and the government can act no differently than to insist on a majority on the Committee of Selection.

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The SNP's Pete Wishart says this committee motion is "Power Grab Two: The sequel".

He warns that "if we play fast and loose with verdict of the people, we venture down a murky and undemocratic path".

He accuses the Conservatives of "not respecting" the result of the election by moving for a majority on the selection committee.

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Mr Walker was making the point that he "finds it difficult to get upset about this motion".

And independent MP Lady Sylvia Hermon intervenes to ask about the deal between the DUP and the government.

A majority of MPs have backed the bill's broad principles, but a number of contentious issues remain.

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Shadow Commons leader Valerie Vaz contends: "This not about the smooth working of business - it's a power grab."

Labour is arguing the Conservatives are not entitled to a majority on the committee of selection.

"It does not have a majority, it did not win the election," she adds.

She suggests in the past governments have agreed not to have a majority on committees.

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Debate begins on the motion to determine the membership of committees.

Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom declares the government "determined to fulfil constitutional obligations" including enacting Brexit.

She says her motion allows "working majority on the floor of the House to be reflected on committees".

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MPs vote 320 to 299 to back the Finance Bill at second reading, which allows the bill to continue its passage through Parliament.

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MPs are voting on the Finance Bill at second reading, which allows the bill to continue its passage through Parliament.

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Economic Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay reminds MPs that "this bill abolishes permanent non-dom status", arguing his party has done more to tackle tax avoidance than Labour.

He says this bill "will deliver by supporting families, supporting the less well-off and supporting public services", urging MPs to back it.

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Winding up for Labour, shadow Treasury minister Jonathan Reynolds says the House has heard "serious concerns" about "ailing productivity" and the "bill before us has nothing to say about any of this".

He claims the government is "without any substantive agenda" apart from staying in office.

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The SNP's Kirsty Blackman asks Conservative James Cartlidge if he's actually going to mention the Finance Bill in his speech

He thanks Kirsty Blackman for "that charming intervention - if that's the best she can do".

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Deputy Speaker Lindsay Hoyle interrupts the speech of Conservative MP Jack Brereton to move the motion allowing the House to sit to any hour.

The motion is agreed to without a vote. Labour's Kevan Jones then makes a point of order.

He says that this evening is "an historic event - a government filibustering its own bill" and asks if a plaque can be put up to commemorate the occasion.

The suggestion is it's being done to delay a row over select committee nominations.

He suggests that Conservative whips told their MPs to book hotel accommodation because they thought Labour were going to "talk this bill long" even though "we were ensure we weren't by our own whips".

He says that now Conservatives have to keep the debate going "so they can be reimbursed by Ipsa" - the body which regulates MPs' expenses.

He asks if a time limit could be introduced to "save ministers and members from the incompetence of its own whips."

Lindsay Hoyle says that is not a point of order.

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Earlier in today's debate a crossbencher Lord Jay, chair of Lords EU Committee, issued a reminder that the committees' work is "essential" to the Brexit process.

He specified he did not agree with comments made by Brexit Secretary David Davis in a letter to the committee which referred to the "rigidity" of the requirements of appearing before select committees.

He mentioned the prospect of leaving the EU without a deal, saying: "If we walked away, we'd have to walk back" to discuss a range of policy matters.

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Conservative Robert Jenrick expresses the wish that the bill were shorter given its small number of measures.

He says that budgets are becoming "too complicated and too long" and that small businesses are "struggling to cope with compliance".

He urges the government to adopt a "one in, one out" approach when introducing new taxes.