Treaty of Lisbon (No. 5) — [5th allotted day]

Part of Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty) (No. 4) – in the House of Commons at 2:50 pm on 20 February 2008.

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Photo of Edward Davey Edward Davey Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs), Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) 2:50, 20 February 2008

Mr. Howarth began by parading his history of Euroscepticism; he then explained that he was going to support the Lisbon treaty. It would be better if we saw such open-mindedness in all parties in the House. He has made a judgment on the facts, not on the fantasy.

On the subject of fantasy, I should say that the speech made by Mr. Hague reminded me of my old scout leader—