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Proceeding contribution from Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 26 February 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Amendment) Bill.


European Union (Amendment) Bill

The right hon. Gentleman quotes from a European Parliament document issued three years ago, but the Liberal Democrat position is incredibly clear. Exclusive competence is currently set out in EU legislation, and the right hon. Gentleman should recognise that, as I have already said, even if his amendment were passed tonight, nothing would change. This is pure political posturing by the right hon. Gentleman's party. With that, Mrs. Heal, I would now like to let other Members speak, but I am afraid that I will not be able to support these amendments.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c1005 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Common fisheries policy Fisheries European Union European Parliament European Parliament members EU budget EU institutions Pay Treaties European Court of Justice Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation
European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk