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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 March 1966.

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Photo of Mr Christopher Mayhew Mr Christopher Mayhew , Woolwich East 12:00, 3 March 1966

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there has been a general welcome for the Prime Minister's suggestion that before decisions are taken on Britain's rôle in the 1970s, there should be a nation-wide debate? Will not the arrangements suggested by the Opposition for Monday and Tuesday ensure the decision being taken on strict party lines, with a three-line Whip, a way which will not reflect opinion in the country or in Parliament? Is not this attempt to fit these big issues into the framework of party politics lamentable evidence of the lack of good sense in the Opposition?