HC Deb 01 March 1982 vol 19 cc18-9W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he is giving to the introduction of a Bill of Rights.

Mr. Raison

The Government have given some preliminary consideration to the question of a Bill of Rights, but they believe that such an important proposal for constitutional change should proceed as far as possible by agreement between the political parties. We shall seek an opportunity to pursue this further when time permits.

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