Proceeding contribution from Priti Patel (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 February 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union Bill.

European Union Bill

I thank the hon. Lady for her contribution. I entirely agree. The air needs to be cleared, and the British public naturally feel upset and uneasy about that. The issue is a sensitive one, hence the need for greater openness and transparency. I ask the Minister to consider the points that I have made—fundamentally, the issue of openness and transparency. We have handed away far too many powers. The Bill is about the future, and I would welcome the Minister's views.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 522 c772
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Finance European Union European Parliament members EU action EU institutions Powers Referendums Ministers Treaties Reform
Legislation: European Union Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

European Union Bill

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