Tuesday 20th December 2016

(8 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Anelay of St Johns Portrait Baroness Anelay of St Johns
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My Lords, the noble Baroness tempts me to forecast the future. What I will forecast is that the United Kingdom’s support for this process will continue unabated. As the noble Lord speaking for the Opposition said a moment ago, it is important to recognise the bravery of the two leaders taking part in the process. They deserve our support.

Lord Cormack Portrait Lord Cormack (Con)
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My Lords, would it not be sensible for us not to attempt to tell them how to run a referendum?

Baroness Anelay of St Johns Portrait Baroness Anelay of St Johns
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I could not possibly comment.