Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:00 am on 23 June 2005.
My Lords, I quote the Prime Minister's remarks of
"whatever words are used in the Council conclusions, standing the results of the French and Dutch referendums"— or "referenda", as I prefer—
"the treaty cannot proceed. It is therefore sensible instead to have a period of reflection, in which the critical questions as to Europe's future direction are debated".—[Hansard, Commons, 20/6/05; col. 523.]
I draw noble Lords' attention to the speech given by my right honourable friend the Prime Minister this morning to the European Parliament. I believe that it is available.