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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 20 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2000. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what further harmonisation of social security will arise from Article 42 as referred to in the Progress Report of the IGC.
Answer

Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further harmonisation of social security will arise from Article 42 as referred to in the Progress report of the IGC. [139912] Mr. Vaz: The Government have made it clear on numerous occasions that they will not accept a move to QMV for social security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
357 c622W;357 c620W; 139912
Session
1999-00
Subjects
EU action EU institutions Social security Voting methods Intergovernmental Conference 2000
Link
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