European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill Debate
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(5 years, 6 months ago)
Lords ChamberAs the noble Lord will have discovered, we have a procedure which last Thursday was used on five occasions in order to bring the matter to a close.
My Lords, it is worth reminding the Committee that the first steps to dictatorship have, through the centuries, consistently been related to abandoning procedures and precedents which are put in place in order to ensure that legislation is properly considered. I am not saying that we are going as far as the Enabling Act, but this is a very dangerous path.
My Lords, this discussion has unearthed some serious issues. I hope therefore that there will be an opportunity to vote on this matter so that people’s votes can be recorded.