That is absolutely the fundamental doctrine. All I am saying to my hon. Friend�I have said it to the House many times�is that when, by a solemn Act of a sovereign Parliament, we transfer a decision to the British people by six to one in this House, that is an act of transferring sovereignty to them so that they can make the decision. It is as simple as that.
Business of the House
Proceeding contribution from
William Cash
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 3 April 2019.
It occurred during Debate on Business of the House.
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