Proceeding contribution from Lord Redwood (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 28 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty).
Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty)
Would my right hon. Friend confirm that the danger of the opt-in system is that if the Government opt in, we cannot debate the matters in question in a future general election, offer to change a particular view or get powers back because it is a one-way ratchet? That is why we need hours of time to consider this grave step that takes away the people’s right to change their minds and have a better Government.
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- 2007-08
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- Democracy EU law European Union EU institutions EU reform Powers Referendums Parliamentary procedure Treaties Treaty of Lisbon
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- European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
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