Michael McCarthy (Labour)

We have now reached the end of the period given to us to carry the message of the Nice treaty to every household, pub, restaurant and shop in our constituencies. When the House met for the first time three weeks ago, we debated the treaty at length. As we endorse and embrace the European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, we should revisit some of the salient points. We must reiterate the benefits which the European project has given to us in the past and which will continue in the future.