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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party). It was answered on Tuesday, 29 November 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


European Constitution

Question
Will the Minister confirm that existing treaties and EU rules remain in force, including guarantees on the rule of law, democracy and human rights? What is the UK presidency doing to clarify the serious allegations about detention camps and rendition flights, which are surely against all decent standards?
Answer

The hon. Gentleman may be aware that my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has, on behalf of the European Union, written to the United States Secretary of State on exactly that matter.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
440 c121 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty EU countries France Referendums Netherlands
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk