I was not trying to attribute to the hon. Gentleman a sentiment that undertakings should not be honoured. If I gave that impression, I apologise to him. It certainly was not my intention.
When Ministers come to either House, they are committing their party to what they say. My hon. and learned Friend is entitled to say that he will not assist the Government to depart from their word. It is on that principle more than on any other that I stand today. For that reason I shall, with enthusiasm, support the position he has taken.
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill
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Viscount Hailsham
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 26 January 2010.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill.
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