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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council

Neil Carmichael Excerpts
Monday 11th February 2013

(11 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Neil Carmichael Portrait Neil Carmichael (Stroud) (Con)
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Does the Prime Minister agree that this excellent budget, which is good for both Britain and Europe, paves the way for Britain to continue to develop alliances and to set sensible targets to reform Europe in a way that creates a more competitive business environment?

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton Portrait The Prime Minister
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I agree with my hon. Friend. It is important that we continue the work of shrinking the agriculture part of the budget and growing the part of the budget that goes towards research and development and investment, because we want a modern European economy that can win in the global race.