European Council

William Bain Excerpts

Monday 30th June 2014 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

I am grateful for what my hon. Friend says. There is real understanding that Britain wants and needs reform of the EU. That is why it is encouraging that that is written for the first time in the conclusions of last week’s Council meeting.

[Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East) (Lab)]

Does the Prime Minister believe that his MEPs strengthened or weakened his negotiating position with Chancellor Merkel when they defied him and joined her Eurosceptic opponents in the European Parliament?

[The Prime Minister]

I do not think it made any difference at all.