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Proceeding contribution from James Clappison (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 24 October 2011. It occurred during Backbench debate on National Referendum on the European Union.


National Referendum on the European Union

That is a valuable point. Is it not the case that legislation regularly comes forward within the extensive competences that the European Union already enjoys? The European Union is occupying ground and legislating in matters that should be the preserve of this House.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
534 c107 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU withdrawal European Union EU internal trade Economic and monetary union EU internal relations Referendums Sovereignty UK membership of EU Government bills
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk