Will my hon. Friend confirm that, every time the Government opt in to an area of competence under the treaty, the House can no longer reach a free and independent view and repeal and amend it and it cannot be debated sensibly in a general election? The people, as well as Parliament, have lost their power.
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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