That is something for the Opposition to consider and they will have some time to do so before the next election. The position set out in their amendment appears to be at best uncertain in that they agree with the principle of doing such a thing but not with doing it in practice. That is rather like the position they often occupied in government of being in favour of referendums but never actually holding one on any European matter for which they were responsible.
European Union Bill
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Lord Hague of Richmond
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 December 2010.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Bill.
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