National Referendum on the European Union

Part of Backbench Business — [34th Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 5:57 pm on 24 October 2011.

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Photo of William McCrea William McCrea Shadow Spokesperson (Justice), Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Home Affairs), Shadow DUP Leader of the House of Commons 5:57, 24 October 2011

As the majority of the United Kingdom electorate have never voted on our relationship with the rest of Europe, why does my right hon. Friend believe this Government seek to deny them that right through a referendum? Are they afraid of what answer the people might give?