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Treaty of Lisbon (No. 6)

As a former journalist on The Birmingham Post, may I say that even that august newspaper is prone to journalistic embroidery, like all other newspapers? I speak from experience. The hon. Gentleman should not underestimate the importance of international volunteering; it was indeed what was behind his party's important initiative in going to Rwanda, and I know that that was transformative for many of his colleagues. That was an example of the role that international volunteering can play. The hon. Gentleman should not criticise the type of provision that he has mentioned.