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23/06/2010
European Council 'Delivers', Says PM
The Prime Minister has told fellow MPs in the House on Commons of the latest developments at the European Council.
Earlier this week, Mr Cameron spoke of the issues the Council dealt with recently, including securing economic recovery; Europe's growth strategy; the approach to the G20; and progress on Iran.
Also covered in the statement was Iceland's application to join the EU and the Council's commitment to development aid.
The Prime Minister said the Council was "unanimous" in its decision that economic recovery required early action on budget deficits to avoid "major risks".
The PM concluded: "This was a Council which delivered good outcomes for Britain.
"Our citizens don't want new structures to talk about things - but a new resolve to actually do things, like getting to grips with our massive budget deficits, developing the Single Market, and building the conditions for strong, sustainable and balanced growth."
(BMcC/GK)
Earlier this week, Mr Cameron spoke of the issues the Council dealt with recently, including securing economic recovery; Europe's growth strategy; the approach to the G20; and progress on Iran.
Also covered in the statement was Iceland's application to join the EU and the Council's commitment to development aid.
The Prime Minister said the Council was "unanimous" in its decision that economic recovery required early action on budget deficits to avoid "major risks".
The PM concluded: "This was a Council which delivered good outcomes for Britain.
"Our citizens don't want new structures to talk about things - but a new resolve to actually do things, like getting to grips with our massive budget deficits, developing the Single Market, and building the conditions for strong, sustainable and balanced growth."
(BMcC/GK)
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