My Lords, I broadly do agree, but that does not alter the general proposition that MPs are expected to take a dynamic and full political role in determining the outcomes of debates in these areas. Whether the determination goes in the direction of giving away no more powers or giving away more powers, that is the job of a sovereign Parliament and people working in a sovereign Parliament.
European Union Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Triesman
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 9 May 2011.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on European Union Bill.
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