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Proceeding contribution from Kelvin Hopkins (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Amendment) Bill.


European Union (Amendment) Bill

Is my hon. Friend not concerned that the Germans have been doing quiet deals with the Russians to make sure that the pipelines come across Germany, so that at least they have their hands on the taps? Those countries take a nationalistic view of things and look after themselves. I do not want to promote nationalism between different countries, but let us be realistic. If we want secure energy supplies, we have to take command of that ourselves as a nation state.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
471 c423 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Competition Exports Energy European Union European communities EU institutions Oil Natural gas Treaties Renewable energy Russia Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation
European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk