These referendums are mandatory. The Bill requires that these transfers of competence away from this nation to the European Union in these very important and fundamental areas cannot take place without the approval of a referendum. I hope that that clarifies the matter.
European Union Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 22 March 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Bill.
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