European Union (Referendum) Bill Debate
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Bill Wiggin
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(11 years, 4 months ago)
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Fiona Bruce
As ever, the hon. Gentleman makes a valuable contribution. It is under this Government that we have seen fish discards eliminated.
Bill Wiggin (North Herefordshire) (Con)
Does my hon. Friend agree that the Labour party, which continually complains about uncertainty, should support a referendum, and should be asking for it to be brought even further forward so that that uncertainty can be removed quickly?
Fiona Bruce
Another valid point, but I can also see the merit of the British people having the time, up to 2017, to digest and discuss these issues.
Other hon. Members want to speak, so I will close my remarks. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Basildon and Billericay (Mr Baron), who is chair of the all-party group for a European referendum. I am a long-standing member, as is my hon. Friend the Member for Stockton South. My hon. Friend the Member for Basildon and Billericay has done tremendous and sterling work in this House and beyond in pressing and making the case for an EU referendum, which the British people deserve.