Proceeding contribution from Wayne David (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 24 October 2011. It occurred during Backbench debate on National Referendum on the European Union.

National Referendum on the European Union

I believe that our place is firmly inside the European Union. We had a vote in this country to join the European Union, and I see this as a natural progression. Several Members have referred to those huge countries, Norway and Switzerland, and said that Britain could have a similar relationship with the European Union. I would make two points about that. First, neither of those countries is a major trading nation, whereas the United Kingdom is.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 534 c92
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: EU withdrawal European Union EU internal trade Economic and monetary union EU internal relations Referendums Sovereignty UK membership of EU Government bills
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

National Referendum on the European Union

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