§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Prime Minister's undertaking to block any attempt by the European Union or any of its institutions to diminish the control on the movement of people currently exercised by the United Kingdom at its frontiers includes a willingness to amend Section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 to make any such attempt unenforceable under United Kingdom law; and if not, why not.
§ Baroness BlatchNo. My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made it clear that we will take whatever action is necessary to maintain our frontier controls. However, that action does not include amendment of Section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, which would not have the effect suggested.