Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Judy Mallaber (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 20 October 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Topical Questions
- Question
- Last week, I visited Bangladesh, which will be critically affected by climate change. Does my right hon. Friend agree that, if we weaken our political affiliations in Europe and with other countries by fringe activities such as joining fringe groups, we will be in a weaker position when trying to deal with issues such as getting agreements on climate change and other issues critical to UK interests?
- Answer
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My hon. Friend—[Interruption.] It is nice to be welcomed. ...My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We need to be able to deliver on some key issues for Britain, one of which is an agreement in Copenhagen later this year. It is impossible for us to do that without a stronger EU and our playing a stronger role within the EU. There are no fringe benefits to being on the fringe.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 497 c772
- Session
- 2008-09
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- EU countries European Parliament Political parties
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