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Proceeding contribution from Mark Francois (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 3 March 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Amendment) Bill.


European Union (Amendment) Bill

My right hon. Friend makes a good point. He homes in on the issue of trust. The Government have broken their word so many times throughout this process—on the referendum and on the promise that we would have 20 days’ debate and line-by-line scrutiny. Their word has been undermined so many times that for them to come to the Committee and say, as my right hon. Friend put it, ““Trust me,”” rings extremely hollow. His point is very well made.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c1521 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU countries European Union European Parliament Powers Treaties Terminology Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation
European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk