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Proceeding contribution from Tony Blair (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 December 2005. It occurred during Ministerial statement on European Council.

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I certainly will. My hon. Friend is right that it is important for us to keep up the pressure during the rest of the Doha trade round. The phasing out of agriculture export subsidies by 2013 represents at least some progress, and the aid-for-trade deal is also extremely important. However, I am aware—as, I think, are many others in the international community—that we must do far more if the trade round is to be a success.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
440 c1574 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU enlargement European Union EU budget EU economic policy Rebates Reform Common agricultural policy European Council
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk