Unrevised Transcript of Evidence Taken Before the Select Committee on the European Union
Unrevised transcript of evidence taken before The Select Committee on the European Union Inquiry on THE ROLE OF NATIONAL PARLIAMENTS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION Evidence Session No. 11 Heard in Public Questions 142 - 146 THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 2014 10 am Witnesses: Simon Sutour, André Gattolin, Richard Yung, Éric Bocquet, Catherine Tasca, Joëlle Garriaud-Maylam and Collette Mélot USE OF THE TRANSCRIPT 1. This is an uncorrected transcript of evidence taken in public and webcast on www.parliamentlive.tv. 2. Any public use of, or reference to, the contents should make clear that neither Members nor witnesses have had the opportunity to correct the record. If in doubt as to the propriety of using the transcript, please contact the Clerk of the Committee. 3. Members and witnesses are asked to send corrections to the Clerk of the Committee within 7 days of receipt. 1 Members present Lord Boswell of Aynho (Chairman) Lord Bowness Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Lord Harrison Lord Maclennan of Rogart Lord Wilson of Tillyorn ________________ Examination of Witnesses Simon Sutour, President of the European Affairs Committee, André Gattolin, Richard Yung, Éric Bocquet, Catherine Tasca, Joëlle Garriaud-Maylam and Collette Mélot, Members of the European Affairs Committee, French Senate Q142 The Chairman: Monsieur le Président et Sénateurs, je tiens compte toujours des mots de Churchill: “Prenez garde, je vais parler français”. If I am allowed, I would prefer to speak in English, but it is to express our great thanks to you for the honour of this reception and for the opportunity of discussing these matters, which are, I think, of common interest.
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