Brexit

Debate between Lord Butler of Brockwell and Lord Goldsmith
Monday 25th March 2019

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Butler of Brockwell Portrait Lord Butler of Brockwell
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If the noble Lord’s club analogy is correct, why do we have to pass a statutory instrument at all?

Lord Goldsmith Portrait Lord Goldsmith
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It is to change the club’s rules. In this case, Parliament is the club. I was just trying to explain how I see the situation. I see the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay, rising to his feet and gladly give way to him.

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