There is a hierarchy of issues. Even the hon. Gentleman will accept that some policies are best determined by local government, some by national Governments and some by pan-European bodies. Horses for courses. I have no problem with saying that energy policy requires a co-operative element, which is why the European Union has an important role to play.
Treaty of Lisbon (No. 2)
Proceeding contribution from
Steve Webb
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 January 2008.
It occurred during Debates on treaty on Treaty of Lisbon (No. 2).
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