Proceeding contribution from Stephen Pound (Labour) 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)

I am always pleased to observe that someone else has studied Standing Order No. 24 with the assiduity with which many Labour Members do so. I note the hon. Gentleman’s obvious sincerity, following the thunderous sincerity of the hon. Member for Macclesfield (Sir Nicholas Winterton). Both have said that there is insufficient time for this matter to be debated. We have heard that the extra six days is a mere pettifogging addition that the hon. Gentleman will spurn. How many weeks, months or—dare I say?—years does he think would be appropriate for us to discuss this reform treaty?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 471 c115
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Democracy EU law European Union EU institutions EU reform Powers Referendums Parliamentary procedure Treaties Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation: European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty)

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