Proceeding contribution from Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 17 May 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on European Union Bill.

European Union Bill

My Lords, I start with an apology to the noble Lord, Lord Stoddart, and other noble Lords that we have started much later than we had hoped today. There were two Statements, one of which was a good deal longer than intended and that pushed us back. I assure noble Lords that on Monday this will be the first and only business for that day. If we require more time, I remind the noble Lord, Lord Stoddart, that the House will meet at 10 o’clock on Wednesday and that will allow us a good deal of time during the morning. The purpose of a Committee stage on a Bill is to discuss the amendments—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 727 c1347
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Administration of justice Contributions European Union Discrimination Electoral systems EU budget Economic and monetary union EU justice and home affairs Referendums 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

European Union Bill

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