This is a matter of enormous importance. Would it not be absurd if the central part—the heart—of the Bill were to go forward with the House of Commons not having had any opportunity at all to debate it? It is inconceivable that that should be right. It is really important that the other place should have a chance to express a view.
Scotland Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Higgins
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 29 February 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Scotland Bill.
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