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Proceeding contribution from Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 23 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Union Bill.


European Union Bill

No, we have not. We are discussing the amendment. I hope that that is clear to the noble Lord. The Bill represents a major step forward in the engagement of Parliament over the future direction of the EU. I know that some noble Lords have argued that giving the British people a greater say over decisions could come at the expense of Parliament. However, the more that one examines that proposition, the more I believe that not to be the case. On the contrary, we are seeking to build an enduring framework on which both Parliament and the people of the country will be given a greater say over the key decisions of the Executive in the European Union. That must be healthy. We are seeking to reflect—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c1395 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
EU law EU enlargement Legislation European communities Euro Pensions Referendums Peers Sovereignty Treaties UK membership of EU
Legislation
European Union Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk