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Proceeding contribution from Kelvin Hopkins (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 November 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Communities (Finance) Bill.


European Communities (Finance) Bill

My right hon. Friend is struggling manfully to cloak his dodgy deal in respectability by constantly focusing on help for eastern Europe. If we were asked for a simple straight fiscal transfer to help eastern European countries, that would be one thing, but the reality is that Chirac attacked our rebate simply because we were threatening the common agricultural policy once again. If we got rid of the CAP, we could all give generously to eastern Europe.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
467 c985 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Audit Common fisheries policy Contributions British overseas territories EU countries EU enlargement EU budget Job creation EU grants and loans National income Common agricultural policy Eastern Europe Balance of trade Treaties Republic of Ireland
Legislation
European Communities (Finance) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk