Again, is it not distinctly possible that QMV would have considerable benefits for the United Kingdom? With unanimity, things that we want to do can be blocked by another member state. Is it not best to have the decision about whether to go for QMV taken by Parliament?
European Union Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Goodhart
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 16 May 2011.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on European Union Bill.
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