News Releases
Showing: May 2007
Here you can find an archive of all the news items that have been on this website as well as any comments, polls or surveys.
Reach: Landmark legislation comes into force this week
Posted,5/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
Brussels, 30 May 2007 -- The massive effort of accumulating a comprehensive database of knowledge concerning the risks and benefits of chemical substances is set to begin as the new EU chemical legislation REACH comes into force on Friday.
Efforts intensify to free death row medics imprisoned for more than eight years
Posted,5/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
Brussels, 30 May 2007 -- International pressure is being stepped up to secure the release of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor, condemned to death for allegedly infecting children with the HIV virus.
Europe guarantees full and free access to trade from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific
Posted,5/25/2007 12:00:00 AM
Conservative MEP Robert Sturdy wins trade rights for poorer countries
Kashmir: The EU should be ready to help - but not to intervene
Posted,5/24/2007 4:00:00 PM
Strasbourg, 24th May 2007 -- After a controversial debate in the European Parliament which divided Labour and the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives now welcome the vote which says that current bilateral ongoing confidence-building talks between the Indian and Pakistani governments remain the best strategy to achieve a just and enduring peace.
Roaming deal must be in place for summer holidays, demand Conservative MEPs
Posted,5/23/2007 4:00:00 PM
Strasbourg, 23 May 2007 -- A massive boost to mobile phone users was agreed today in the European Parliament as formal caps for mobile phone charges were approved for international roaming calls.
Tory call to abolish discriminatory EU duty on a dram
Posted,5/23/2007 4:00:00 PM
Minimum rates of excise duty on booze should be abolished, says Conservative MEP. Booze duties are for Britain alone.
Time for a new initiative allowing free movement of patients throughout the EU
Posted,5/23/2007 4:00:00 PM
Strasbourg, 23 May 2007: Waiting lists could be a thing of the past as the European Parliament sets out its ideas for new measures which would allow British patients to receive treatment anywhere in the EU.
UKIP in U-turn as party votes for EU rules
Posted,5/23/2007 12:00:00 AM
Conservative MEP says booze duties are for Britain alone, while socialists and UKIP vote for EU power
Brown Must Guarantee Referendum As Treaty Debate Heats Up
Posted,5/22/2007 12:00:00 AM
Brown Must Guarantee Referendum As Treaty Debate Heats Up
Tories remain sceptical of EU credit proposal
Posted,5/21/2007 4:00:00 PM
Bankers support Conservative call for proper impact assessment