I acknowledge that many have argued passionately for the reform of the rules of origin. My point is that nothing in the treaty gives us any courage or hope that that might take place.
Disappointingly, the EU's trade policies remain manifestly unfair. The ““Everything but Arms”” scheme is woefully far from fulfilling its potential and many have argued that it is even having negative effects. The EU's direct export subsidies entrench impoverishment in developing countries and drain European taxpayer's pockets. I hope that the Secretary of State will join me during Fairtrade fortnight in calling for the EU to listen to its citizens and make earnest reform of its trade policy.
Treaty of Lisbon (No. 6)
Proceeding contribution from
Andrew Mitchell
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 25 February 2008.
It occurred during Debates on treaty on Treaty of Lisbon (No. 6).
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