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Proceeding contribution from David Miliband (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Union (Amendment) Bill.

European Union (Amendment) Bill

Let me make some progress. Left of centre parties in all 27 European countries support the treaty; liberal parties—as well as social democratic and socialist parties—in all 27 countries support the treaty; and conservative parties in 26 countries support the treaty. Only in Britain do we have a major party opposed to the contents of the treaty. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has pledged its support for the provisions in the treaty—[Interruption.] Let me make the point.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
470 c1241 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children's rights Competition Development aid Environment protection EU withdrawal EU enlargement European Union Law European communities EU common foreign and security policy Electoral systems EU institutions EU internal relations Referendums Parliament Social security Sovereignty Treaties Reform Taxation Treaty on European Union UK membership of EU European Commission European Court of Justice European Council Treaty of Lisbon EU presidency
Legislation
European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk