Lord Mackay of Clashfern
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Lord Faulks
The terms of the European Union Referendum Act were much debated in this House and, no doubt, they will continue to be debated. As to polls, I am aware of the poll to which the noble Lord referred. There are other polls and views differ, as he is well aware.
Lord Mackay of Clashfern (Con)
My Lords, does the Minister remember that, in the evidence which was given to the Select Committee that looked into this for the House years ago, one of the witnesses said that the last thing he would like to be is in a place where public opinion determined the law?
Lord Faulks
It is a matter for Parliament. No doubt the expertise in this House and the House of Commons can be brought to bear on these issues.