Proceeding contribution from Rob Marris (Labour) 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)

Does the hon. Gentleman welcome, like me, article 209 on page 135 of the consolidated text, which states:"““The Union may conclude with third countries and competent international organisations any agreement helping to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 21””," and so on? Paragraph (e) of article 21 refers to encouraging"““the integration of all countries into the world economy, including through the progressive abolition of restrictions on international trade””." Taken as a whole, the provisions do link aid and trade and the development of countries. I welcome that; does the hon. Gentleman?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 472 c792
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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