My Lords, that is a very interesting question. I will have to think about it. My first reaction is that I do not think that we prioritise by nationality the cultural influences that we feel, and I guess that that is true of most Members of the House. To do so would be odd. I certainly find, because I can speak, for example, German, that I have access to that culture that I would not have if I did not speak the language, and I am sure that that is true for the noble Lord with the languages that he speaks. You do not prioritise like that; this is all part of the mix that is you. I am arguing that we should rejoice in that; we should not fear it.
European Union (Information, etc.) Bill [HL]
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Watson of Invergowrie
(Non-affiliated)
in the House of Lords on Friday, 15 December 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Information etc.) Bill [HL].
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