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Proceeding contribution from David Miliband (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 December 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Union Bill.


European Union Bill

I, too, very much enjoyed the right hon. Gentleman's speeches when he spoke for the Opposition, and it is nice to be able to ask him some questions now. Schedule 1 of the Bill is entitled,"““Treaty provisions where amendment removing a need for unanimity, consensus or common accord would attract referendum””," and it lists things such as the appointment of judges and advocates-general of the European Court of Justice. Is the right hon. Gentleman really saying that we are going to have a referendum in this country if his Government, or any future Government, decide that they want to transfer competence on that issue?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
520 c202 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU law European Union Powers Referendums Parliamentary scrutiny Sovereignty Treaties Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation
European Union Bill 2010-12
Link
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