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Proceeding contribution from Lord Kerr of Kinlochard (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 28 February 2012. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Scotland Bill.

Scotland Bill

Yes, but the innuendo today was that they must not be allowed to talk to foreign Governments because they would try to persuade them in some way to leave NATO. That is a big jump. Of course it is in the Scottish National Party manifesto; we have all read it. However, again in this debate, I have been worried by the splendid attack of the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes. He said that he is up for the fight. It is easy to have this kind of fight when the opponent is not in the ring. We ought to be careful about insulting somebody who is not here. I am happy to be insulted because I am here. However, the fight should be conducted out there on the hustings. Here, we should try to avoid insult and innuendo.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c1227 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Crown lands and estates Devolution Income tax International relations Drugs Legislative competence Driving under influence EU internal relations Powers Public appointments Management Misuse Ministers Scotland Scottish Parliament Taxation Speed limits Legislative consent motions
Legislation
Scotland Bill 2010-12
Link
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