David Norris (Independent)

I voted for most of the treaties. I campaigned and voted against the Lisbon treaty over concerns about the armaments industry in Europe. I got a written commitment from the then Government which allowed me to change my mind. Nobody can say I attacked every treaty. I ultimately voted for every one when I got the assurances I wanted. I have got none on this one. For the first time I am completely committing myself to vote against this treaty. Just as on the other side of the House, we have the idea of delegated suffrage. People are elected by local authority members because they represent a certain number of people.