All 1 Debates between Lord Brougham and Vaux and Lord Green of Deddington

European Union Referendum Bill

Debate between Lord Brougham and Vaux and Lord Green of Deddington
Wednesday 18th November 2015

(9 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Green of Deddington Portrait Lord Green of Deddington
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That would be possible—you can take that information from the Labour Force Survey—but it is not relevant to the purpose of the amendment. The purpose of the amendment is that only British citizens shall be entitled to vote in a British referendum. It does not matter to me what their citizenship happens to be, nor does that affect the principle.

Lord Brougham and Vaux Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Lord Brougham and Vaux) (Con)
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My Lords, I must advise the House that if this amendment is agreed to, I cannot call Amendments 3 or 4 due to pre-emption.