Proceeding contribution from Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 25 February 2008. It occurred during Debate on treaty on Treaty of Lisbon (No. 6).

Treaty of Lisbon (No. 6)

I appreciate the right hon. Gentleman's generosity in giving way. Today is the start of fair trade fortnight. The right hon. Gentleman rightly says that trade is in many ways more important than aid for developing countries, so what steps are our Government taking to try to remove some of the protectionism within Europe, which prevents many developing countries from making fair trade agreements with the UK and our EU partners?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 472 c777-8
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Developing countries Development aid European Union EU action Imports Treaties Trade EU aid Treaty of Lisbon
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Treaty of Lisbon (No. 6)

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