Proceeding contribution from Keith Vaz (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 January 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill.

Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill

That is absolutely right. Otherwise, what on earth are we doing here discussing these matters at 7.55 on a Tuesday evening? Of course we want to govern ourselves, but the British people ought to have an opportunity to say something about Europe. They have not been allowed to as yet, but people need to be able to position themselves as they wish.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 504 c234
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Courts Demonstrations British nationality Delegated legislation Committees British constitution Constitutional and administrative law House of Commons Disqualification EU law EU accession European communities International law Powers Parliament Square Members Referendums Parliamentary scrutiny Palace of Westminster Parliament Public order Sovereignty Treaties UK membership of EU Supreme Court Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation: Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill

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