European Council Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

European Council

Wayne David Excerpts
Monday 22nd October 2012

(11 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Wayne David Portrait Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)
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On completing the single European market in energy and digitalisation, there has been no change. Is that what the Prime Minister considers progress?

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton Portrait The Prime Minister
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I think the hon. Gentleman is wrong, in that for the first time there is a series of actions and dates that have to be completed by a specific time. If he reads the growth pact, it is all set out in huge detail. In previous Council conclusions, there have just been warm words, rather than the dates and the actions, and that will make a difference.