Proceeding contribution from Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 December 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Union Bill.

European Union Bill

My right hon. Friend makes a very good point. The reality is that for 13 years we had a Government who said they were pro-Europe but never went on the front foot and defended that position. There are all sorts of reasons to defend our position in the European Union and say that this country's interests are best placed if we are inside the EU. However, because of the national mood and if we were to have a referendum today on in-or-out, there is a very good chance that—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 520 c218
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: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

European Union Bill

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