Orders of the Day — British Nationality (Hong Kong) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:48 pm on 19 April 1990.

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Photo of Mr Roy Hattersley Mr Roy Hattersley , Birmingham Sparkbrook 4:48, 19 April 1990

Of course, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Had I used a phrase that was unparliamentary, I should, as always, withdraw it without a moment's hesitation. However, the idea that the phrase "racist credentials", which I debase by saying that it is used in every debate on race that we have in this place, is in any way unparliamentary is, to put it simply, stretching it a bit.

I want to ask the Home Secretary a question about his policies.