Jim Sheridan
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(12 years, 9 months ago)
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The Prime Minister
Horse passports—that was a good one. I do not think we eat horses in this country, but the previous Government, in their wisdom, decided that every one needed a passport. That is just one example. In future we can ensure that we do only what is absolutely necessary, rather than gold-plating.
Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (Lab)
Will the Prime Minister share with the House and the country what influence, if any, his Back-Bench Eurosceptics have had on his thinking during these discussions?
The Prime Minister
I think the Conservative party is entirely united in thinking that Britain is not right to sign this treaty.