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Proceeding contribution from Lord Watson of Invergowrie (Non-affiliated) in the House of Lords on Friday, 15 December 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Union (Information etc.) Bill [HL].


European Union (Information, etc.) Bill [HL]

My Lords, that is a very interesting question. I will have to think about it. My first reaction is that I do not think that we prioritise by nationality the cultural influences that we feel, and I guess that that is true of most Members of the House. To do so would be odd. I certainly find, because I can speak, for example, German, that I have access to that culture that I would not have if I did not speak the language, and I am sure that that is true for the noble Lord with the languages that he speaks. You do not prioritise like that; this is all part of the mix that is you. I am arguing that we should rejoice in that; we should not fear it.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
687 c1778 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Information European Union Flags Internet EU institutions Public places Publicity Public participation Public libraries Public buildings UK membership of EU Town twinning
Legislation
European Union (Information etc) Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk