Extract from second reading debate (Lords) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Jan 30
Wednesday, 31 January 2018 08:13
Lord Suri (Con):...It is rare that we in this House should seek to
amend such an important piece of legislation. This has been voted
on by the people. It has been voted for by the other place, which
is elected. It has passed with a majority and it now comes to us. I
am of the opinion that if changes ought to be made, the legislators
who are in actual contact with public opinion should make them.
Brexit remains the biggest issue of my political life, bar perhaps
our initial joining and...Request free
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(Con):...It is rare
that we in this House should seek to amend such an important piece
of legislation. This has been voted on by the people. It has been
voted for by the other place, which is elected. It has passed with
a majority and it now comes to us. I am of the opinion that if
changes ought to be made, the legislators who are in actual contact
with public opinion should make them. Brexit remains the biggest
issue of my political life, bar perhaps our initial joining and
the Falklands War. I would not have been
expecting to be involved in those issues were I in this place then.
I will not now. If we begin to meddle in affairs decided by the
voters, then we cannot hope much for our future as a Chamber. Many
will speak today about the need to change the Bill, but I beg noble
Lord to ask themselves this question: what mandate do I have?
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