The hon. Member for Stone has just exemplified, yet again, from his naughty boy corner at the back of the Chamber, precisely what the situation would be like if there were a Conservative Government—a Conservative Government who were completely and utterly in hock to the ludicrous naughty boys at the...

The hon. Member for Stone has just exemplified, yet again, from his naughty boy corner at the back of the Chamber, precisely what the situation would be like if there were a Conservative Government—a Conservative Government who were completely and utterly in hock to the ludicrous naughty boys at the...

The hon. Gentleman cannot have it both ways. He either wants to be in the European Union or he does not. He seems to have made it absolutely clear: he wants a referendum so that he can vote for us to leave the European Union, unless he has some clever...

The hon. Gentleman cannot have it both ways. He either wants to be in the European Union or he does not. He seems to have made it absolutely clear: he wants a referendum so that he can vote for us to leave the European Union, unless he has some clever...

But the hon. Gentleman just clarified his position! He made it absolutely clear.

But the hon. Gentleman just clarified his position! He made it absolutely clear.

The hon. Gentleman has made it clear on many occasions that he would like a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union, and that he would vote for us not to remain a member of the EU. Is that not the case?

The hon. Gentleman has made it clear on many occasions that he would like a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union, and that he would vote for us not to remain a member of the EU. Is that not the case?

I am very grateful: the hon. Gentleman has made it absolutely clear that he would vote for us to leave the European Union.

I am very grateful: the hon. Gentleman has made it absolutely clear that he would vote for us to leave the European Union.

And I am still not giving way, because I want to answer some of the hon. Gentleman's points. He referred to his Bill, which he titles the United Kingdom Parliamentary Sovereignty Bill, but he fundamentally misunderstands the history of this House and our constitutional settlement. He is simply wrong: Parliament...

And I am still not giving way, because I want to answer some of the hon. Gentleman's points. He referred to his Bill, which he titles the United Kingdom Parliamentary Sovereignty Bill, but he fundamentally misunderstands the history of this House and our constitutional settlement. He is simply wrong: Parliament...

And if the courts do not, he wants us to be able to strike down European laws. That is precisely my point. Consequently, the argument that he makes is completely fallacious, and, for that matter, so is the argument that his party leader makes. It is made not deliberately but...

And if the courts do not, he wants us to be able to strike down European laws. That is precisely my point. Consequently, the argument that he makes is completely fallacious, and, for that matter, so is the argument that his party leader makes. It is made not deliberately but...

I think that the pudding has yet to be eaten—or, indeed, presented, because the truth is that the right hon. Gentleman said that he would""introduce a new law, in the form of a United Kingdom Sovereignty Bill, to make it clear that ultimate authority stays in this country, in our...

I think that the pudding has yet to be eaten—or, indeed, presented, because the truth is that the right hon. Gentleman said that he would""introduce a new law, in the form of a United Kingdom Sovereignty Bill, to make it clear that ultimate authority stays in this country, in our...

If the hon. Gentleman does not mind, I shall not give way, because I have—[Interruption.] The hon. Gentleman—[Interruption.]

If the hon. Gentleman does not mind, I shall not give way, because I have—[Interruption.] The hon. Gentleman—[Interruption.]

It is always a great delight to hear the hon. Member for Stone (Mr. Cash). I heard him referred to the other day as a pillar of the community and a pillar of Parliament, but I am afraid that his speech this evening has shown that he is rather more...

It is always a great delight to hear the hon. Member for Stone (Mr. Cash). I heard him referred to the other day as a pillar of the community and a pillar of Parliament, but I am afraid that his speech this evening has shown that he is rather more...

This is Shakespeare.

This is Shakespeare.

Adjournment debate on the sovereignty of Parliament.

Adjournment debate on the sovereignty of Parliament.

Debate resumed on the question (12 March) that this House welcomes the work of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament in providing young people with an opportunity to engage with the political process and bring about social change; and accordingly resolves that the UK Youth Parliament should be allowed for this year alone to hold its 2009 annual meeting in the Chamber of this House. Motion for closure agreed on division (210 to 22). Amendment negatived on division (207 to 21). Main question agreed on division (205 to 16).

Debate resumed on the question (12 March) that this House welcomes the work of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament in providing young people with an opportunity to engage with the political process and bring about social change; and accordingly resolves that the UK Youth Parliament should be allowed for this...

The hon. Gentleman raised one issue on which there is no lack of clarity: the motion on the Order Paper refers to only one event.

The hon. Gentleman raised one issue on which there is no lack of clarity: the motion on the Order Paper refers to only one event.

I am happy to rule that out.

I am happy to rule that out.

I entirely respect the hon. Gentleman's views. He expressed concern earlier about whether Labour Members who disagreed with him respected his views, and of course we do, but he is relying on an argument relating to tradition in the House. I wonder whether he could tell us when he believes...

I entirely respect the hon. Gentleman's views. He expressed concern earlier about whether Labour Members who disagreed with him respected his views, and of course we do, but he is relying on an argument relating to tradition in the House. I wonder whether he could tell us when he believes...

I was just going to ask the hon. Gentleman if he is going to move his amendment.

I was just going to ask the hon. Gentleman if he is going to move his amendment.

Debate on a motion that this House welcomes the work of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament in providing young people with an opportunity to engage with the political process and bring about social change and accordingly resolves that the UK Youth Parliament should be allowed for this year alone to hold its 2009 annual meeting in the Chamber of this House. (Motion lapsed (Standing Order No 9(3))).

Debate on a motion that this House welcomes the work of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament in providing young people with an opportunity to engage with the political process and bring about social change and accordingly resolves that the UK Youth Parliament should be allowed for this year alone to...

I very much hope that the hon. Gentleman means that he will not only review his opinion but revise it. I suspect not, but I am more than happy to make the commitment suggested by the right hon. Member for East Yorkshire (Mr. Knight), who chairs the Procedure Committee. Let...

I very much hope that the hon. Gentleman means that he will not only review his opinion but revise it. I suspect not, but I am more than happy to make the commitment suggested by the right hon. Member for East Yorkshire (Mr. Knight), who chairs the Procedure Committee. Let...

No, because the Youth Parliament is representative of the whole of the United Kingdom. A significant aspect of the Youth Parliament is that it is attempting to bond rather than disunite, and that is why I think that this should be a unique opportunity that is offered to the Youth...

No, because the Youth Parliament is representative of the whole of the United Kingdom. A significant aspect of the Youth Parliament is that it is attempting to bond rather than disunite, and that is why I think that this should be a unique opportunity that is offered to the Youth...