EU: Parliament Lord Pearson of Rannoch asked Her Majesty's Government: Further to the debate on 19 February (Official Report, col. 881), why Lord Davies of Oldham used the word “Parliament” to describe the European Parliament. [HL2279] Lord Davies of Oldham In the context that the term “Parliament” was used, including references to the European Council and the treaty, it was clear that I was referring to the European Parliament.