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Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill

I am not sure whether it is an enigma or not, but the Secretary of State was correct in saying that the institution is held in great esteem because it is non-controversial and does not enter into the public debate. Some members of the royal family, however, are passionate members of society who lobby for objectives. That is where there is a delicacy in this matter. We must maintain clarity in our constitutional arrangements, and it is an essential key to the stability of the whole institution of the monarchy that the sovereign and their successors do not enter into controversy.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
506 c834-5 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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