Does the right hon. Gentleman recall the referendums on Scottish and Welsh devolution in the late 1970s, which required a threshold which was not reached? That was a grotesque humiliation for the Labour Government and was an exultant moment of glory for the Conservatives as Mrs Thatcher swept forward to victory. You really should not bury your successful past so quickly.
European Union Bill
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Denis MacShane
(Independent (affiliation))
in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 July 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Bill.
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