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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Harman (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 6 December 2007. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

There will be a debate before the treaty is signed and a statement afterwards. The hon. Gentleman knows that we will spend many days on the Floor of the House debating the matter—we have set that out in our legislative programme. I look forward to concluding the institutional changes that are necessary as a result of enlargement. It is important to revert to and stay focused on the agenda of the contribution that our membership of the European Union can make to our economy and our efforts to tackle climate change and transnational crime. I know that many hon. Members want to spend a huge amount of time discussing the structures—I acknowledge that structures are important—but many more people want to discuss the way in which we, as EU members, can improve matters for people in this country and Europe as a whole.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
468 c973 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU reform Treaties
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk