European Union: United Kingdom Membership Debate

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Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

European Union: United Kingdom Membership

Lord Anderson of Swansea Excerpts
Monday 23rd May 2016

(8 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Anelay of St Johns Portrait Baroness Anelay of St Johns
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The noble Baroness is right.

Lord Anderson of Swansea Portrait Lord Anderson of Swansea (Lab)
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Will the Minister confirm that these distinguished Secretaries-General of NATO are joined in the roll call by virtually every international organisation that is relevant, and all of the international statesmen, including Commonwealth statesmen such as the Prime Minister of Australia? One would be hard-pressed indeed to find any international organisation or international leader, save perhaps for President Putin or Mr Trump, who would join the Brexiteers.

Baroness Anelay of St Johns Portrait Baroness Anelay of St Johns
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Again, the noble Lord is right.