Proceeding contribution from Hilary Benn (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 February 2008. It occurred during Debate on treaty on Treaty of Lisbon (No. 8).

Treaty of Lisbon (No. 8)

The hon. Gentleman makes a very fair point. In truth, people will look at that amendment and think, ““What? What is that all about?”” It makes no sense whatever. Let us debate the substance of what we need to do. To focus a lot of attention on saying, ““Can you please remove the words 'climate change' from the EU treaty?”” would be greeted with a lot of perplexed looks and exasperation around the globe.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 472 c1101
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Climate change Environment protection European Union Treaties Carbon emissions Treaty of Lisbon
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Treaty of Lisbon (No. 8)

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