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Internal Market in Services (EUC Report)

My Lords, I thank the Minister for a most thoughtful and helpful response to the debate, and all noble Lords who have contributed to a thoughtful and positive debate. The services directive, and all that it represents, is of enormous importance to the citizens of Europe, whether as employees, consumers or business people. It is a massive challenge to the institutions of Europe—the Parliament, Commission and Council—and whether they are able to face up to taking the necessary decisions. Members of the European Parliament would do well to read today’s debate before their considerations in November and January. On Question, Motion agreed to.