Debates between Lord Goldsmith and Lord Butler of Brockwell during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Mon 25th Mar 2019

Brexit

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

(5 years, 8 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.