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Proceeding contribution from David Lidington (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 July 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Union Bill.

European Union Bill

I assumed that I did not need to translate the figures for the right hon. Gentleman and I am sure that he understands my argument perfectly well. There could be a very small difference between the two sides in a referendum result, but it would be valid if the turnout was just above the 40% threshold, whereas a much bigger and more decisive outcome just below the 40% would be deemed to be of no account.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
531 c65 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU countries EU law European Union Legislative competence European communities Gibraltar Economic and monetary union Free movement of people Referendums Parliament Migration Sovereignty Treaties Reform Treaty on European Union UK membership of EU Supreme Court Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union EU defence policy Treaty of Lisbon European financial stabilisation mechanism Sunset clauses
Legislation
European Union Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk