Orders of the Day — Scotland and Wales Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 February 1977.

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Photo of Mr Terence Higgins Mr Terence Higgins , Worthing 12:00, 10 February 1977

None the less, the matter is objectionable. It is arguable that the Chair would not have selected the amendments but at all events the consequences are clear. However the matter evolved, the dangers are now clear and we should not carry on along the dangerous path that we have begun to tread today.

Although they have not been outlined until a late stage, the consequences of this course are so serious that the right hon. Gentleman should consider whether it is right to proceed in this way or whether he should not withdraw the new clause and proceed by way of a separate Bill now that the full dangers have come to our attention.