Why did the Home Secretary not just say that Great Britain wishes to keep in place the original architecture—outside the EU treaty and European Court of Justice jurisdiction—and to co-operate with other member states where appropriate, so that we preserve our veto and future Parliaments can change their mind if they wish? The problem with her system is that future Parliaments will be bound by any decision she makes.
Lisbon Treaty (No.1)
Proceeding contribution from
John Redwood
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 January 2008.
It occurred during Debates on treaty on Lisbon Treaty (No.1).
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