European Union (Amendment) Bill

Perhaps I am a kind man. I believe that after a good many years in this place one perhaps moderates some of one's views and considers most Members of this House with respect, regardless of the side on which they sit. I am pleased that I have many friends on both sides of the House, because that is what Parliament is all about. Unfortunately, Parliament is reaching a situation whereby people believe in and perhaps even speak in support of something but too few of them vote in the Lobby in support of their words.