Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 5:45 pm on 4 June 2008.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch
UKIP
5:45,
4 June 2008
My Lords, at Report I believe that I am able to press the noble Lord on unanswered questions. I know that we are in a hurry, so I will note that seven of my questions were not answered; but there is one that he should answer. If we are looking for reform and if in Committee he said that only seven other countries support us in the reform of the common fisheries and common agricultural policies, can he tell us how many countries support us and, therefore, how possible is reform within the European Union?
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