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Debate on the Address — [First Day] (13 Nov 2002)

Mr Andrew MacKinlay: ...notice to the Chief Whip that the Whips must use all their powers of persuasion and patronage on me before I shall support the measure. I welcome the fact that legislation is to be introduced on hunting with dogs. I am opposed to hunting with dogs, but the issue has not tremendously exercised me. I am amazed that it appears to be almost the most important concern of all for some Members of...

Opposition Day: Government and Parliament (21 Jul 1998)

Mr Andrew MacKinlay: ...it or not, I am grateful for that. The Labour party in opposition, in general election after general election, at least implied to the electorate that, if it were elected, the abolition of fox hunting would be given the opportunity to reach the statute book. I do not lie awake at night worrying too much about such legislation, but I am certain that it was implied to the electorate that,...

Referendum (English Parliament) Bill (16 Jan 1998)

Mr Andrew MacKinlay: ...or a Bill of Rights—which says that there are issues that are "constitutional" and should be dealt with by means of a referendum. People ask for referendums on capital punishment or fox hunting, but those matters are not constitutional. There are some issues—such as our electoral system, the shape and nature of Parliament, the number of Chambers and the role of the...

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