The right hon. Gentleman has been a Member of this House for a number of years, and he is aware that the Lisbon treaty has been signed. Having a referendum now would be a bit like asking patients in a new hospital what colour they want the foundation stone to be. It is too late, hence the phrase, ““We are where we are.”” We must mend what has been put together.
European External Action Service
Proceeding contribution from
Tobias Ellwood
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 14 July 2010.
It occurred during Debate on European External Action Service.
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