Proceeding contribution from Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) 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)

The implementation of the treaty could be an opportunity, but it is not the only opportunity, as I shall explain. The hon. Gentleman's intervention gives me the opportunity to say that I have been truly shocked by the menacing bullying tactics used by the Government Whips Office to cajole and intimidate their Back Benchers into the pro-Government Lobby. Some particularly appalling reports have been carried in the excellent newspaper, The Birmingham Post, which this week celebrates its 150th anniversary as Birmingham's leading newspaper.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 472 c786
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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