Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Eric Joyce (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 25 January 2006 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Engagements

Question: Does my right hon. Friend agree that strong intergovernmental relationships in Europe are of great importance to this country and that they are enhanced by strong fraternal relationships among our European sister parties?

Answer: The relationships across Europe among the political parties and their different groupings have a beneficial impact on parties themselves and are important for the country. In the European Parliament, it is important that the Labour party is able to work with other labour parties and that the Conservative party is able to work with other conservative parties. I look forward to that Conservative policy being changed as well, so when that happens, of course I will welcome it.

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