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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 April 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on European Union Bill.


European Union Bill

It is very interesting how many people think they voted Liberal Democrat in May 2010. Had they done so, we might have been the major partners in the coalition Government and not the junior partners. The key thing is not just about those who may have voted in a certain way, but the impact of the voice of the people being ignored. That is my concern and I am concerned about having a referendum overturned by Parliament. That is why I oppose the amendment.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
726 c1712 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Crown dependencies British overseas territories EU law European communities Gibraltar Judicial review Referendums Sovereignty Treaties Treaty on European Union UK membership of EU Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
Legislation
European Union Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk