Thursday 14th February 2013

(11 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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The noble Lord is absolutely right that what we have to do at the end of this is learn the important lessons. I entirely agree with him on that.

Lord Geddes Portrait Lord Geddes
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Is my noble friend aware of this problem arising elsewhere in the world—in other words, outside the European Union?

Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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That is an interesting question. I am sure that countries in the rest of the world have their own problems. I am not aware of this specific problem arising elsewhere.