I disagree with the hon. Gentleman. The key word in the treaty is ““shall””. When a common position is agreed, the EU ““shall”” request that the high representative speak for it at the UN Security Council—
European Union (Amendment) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Mark Francois
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 20 February 2008.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Amendment) Bill.
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