Proceeding contribution from Lord Baker of Dorking (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Friday, 10 February 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Parliament (Participation of Members of the House of Commons) Bill [HL].
Parliament (Participation of Members of the House of Commons) Bill [HL]
My Lords, Enoch Powell was dead right. He defined what has happened. He was opposing devolution because he saw the consequences. The consequences are now with us. Enoch Powell was right. Say it again—it is absolutely true.
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- 678 c932
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- 2005-06
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- House of Lords chamber
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- Devolution Constitutions House of Commons Legislation Northern Ireland Powers Members Scotland Sovereignty Wales Voting rights Speaker West Lothian question English votes for English laws
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- Parliament (Participation of Members of the House of Commons) Bill (HL) 2005-06
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