UK Parliament / Open data

European Union Bill

Does the previous intervention not underline why we need my hon. Friend's amendment? There might be no doubt in our minds that Parliament is sovereign and that the functions and powers to which he has just referred are simply delegated to the European Union by this sovereign House, but because such misunderstandings exist, it is time for the House to make a clear declaration that sovereignty and ultimate legal authority still rest with the House of Commons.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
521 c174 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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