Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 December 1973.
Mr Emlyn Hooson
, Montgomeryshire
12:00,
4 December 1973
Yes, although we think it would be right to re-enact a great deal of it. On the great controversial issues, we have come to the conclusion that it would be right to repeal it. [interruption.] On Second Reading we voted for the Bill. [Interruption.] The hon. Member for Liverpool, Walton (Mr. Heffer) has one great distinction. He never likes to listen to anyone but himself.
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