European Community

Part of Opposition Day – in the House of Commons at 7:18 pm on 3 April 1984.

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Photo of Mr Geoffrey Howe Mr Geoffrey Howe , East Surrey 7:18, 3 April 1984

I cannot begin to understand how the hon. Gentleman sees fit to make that comment. If the burden that has to be borne is shouldered by one country, it is much heavier than if it is shared among nine others. If the burden is shared, it is a much smaller one for individual member states to accept. The second essential issue——