I am interested in this idea of double majorities. Obviously, giving a veto to each of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom would be very useful in certain contexts, but does the hon. Gentleman think that it should be something that applies to all national referendums in future, including one on changing the voting system?
European Union Referendum Bill
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Lord Dodds of Duncairn
(Democratic Unionist Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 7 September 2015.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Referendum Bill.
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