Lords debates justice and home affairs opt-outs
9 May 2014
Members of the House of Lords debated the UK's justice and home affairs opt-out decision on Thursday 8 May.
During debates, members are able to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was tabled by Lord Faulks (Conservative), government spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice. Other speakers included:
- Lord Boswell of Anyho (Non-affiliated), chair of the Lords EU Committee
- Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), former member of the Lords EU Committee
- Lord Hannay of Chiswick (Crossbench), former ambassador to the EU and chair of Lords EU Sub-Committee on Home Affairs, Health and Education
- Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party), former member of the Lords EU Committee
- Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour), opposition spokesperson on Home Affairs.
Home Affairs spokesperson, Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), responded on behalf of the government.
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