Gay Mitchell (PPE-DE). – My question is along the same lines as Marian Harkin’s question. One Member of this House circulated a leaflet saying that if the Lisbon Reform Treaty was passed in Ireland euthanasia and abortion would be introduced – a leaflet which contained a syringe, if you don’t mind! The same Member had the audacity to stand up in this House today and talk about truth and honesty.

I want the Minister to tell this House clearly that, in the event of the Lisbon Treaty being passed, it is clear that it would not introduce abortion and euthanasia in any Member State.