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Treaty of Lisbon (No. 6)

I could not agree more. I think that to act otherwise would genuinely constitute a retreat, not just in terms of Britain's national interests—I see the European Union as a means by which we can effect change on a broader canvas and more globally—but in doing a disservice to the world's poor. They need not just a successful bilateral aid programme from the United Kingdom, but the delivery of effective aid over a number of years from major players in the European Union. That is the intention behind the work in which we engage regularly with other development Ministers.