Proceeding contribution from David Heath (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 February 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Amendment) Bill.
European Union (Amendment) Bill
May I put to the hon. Gentleman an alternative construction, which I have not heard mentioned, that relates to the issue of subsidiarity? Had the wording that national Parliaments ““shall”” ensure subsidiarity been retained, might it not have been to exclude the possibility of an Executive ensuring subsidiarity—in other words, conferring an exclusive role on Parliament? I believe that to be the intention of the legislation. The fact that it has been weakened by the removal of ““shall”” in this sense does not place an obligation on Parliament but removes a responsibility that we should enjoy. The House should ensure subsidiarity, not Members on the Treasury Bench.
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- 2007-08
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- Constitutions EU law European Union European communities EU integration Referendums Sovereignty Treaties Treaty on European Union UK membership of EU
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- European Communities Act 1972
- European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
- Bill of Rights 1689
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