I understand that, but surely my hon. Friend appreciates its relevance to the international treaties and international obligations that we expect other countries to implement. From a purely UK perspective, the costs might well outweigh the benefit, but if we take account of the obligations taken on by other countries, the benefit would outweigh the cost. Surely we should view this from as wide a perspective as possible.
Antarctic Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Philip Davies
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 18 January 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Antarctic Bill.
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