French senators to give evidence to Lords inquiry into the Government's EU reform plans
Next week, Tuesday 19 January, two French Senators will give evidence to a Lords investigation into the Government's EU reform proposals.
The House of Lords EU Committee is holding an inquiry into the Prime Minister's long-term vision for the EU. It is examining whether the UK Government's vision for reform is shared by stakeholders both within the UK and in the EU as a whole.
Giving evidence will be Jean Bizet, chairman of the French Senat European Affairs Committee and Fabienne Keller, vice-chair of the French Senat European Affairs Committee and Rapporteur on a report by the Committee on the UK-EU relationship.
Questions that the Committee is likely to put to them include:
- Do you feel that the UK Government has presented a clear and coherent vision for EU reform?
- How confident are you that an agreement can be reached at the February European Council?
- How would you summarise attitudes in France towards the UK's proposals for EU reform, and the future of the UK's relationship with the EU?
- What reforms to the EU would you wish to see?
- How do you respond to the UK Government's desire to reach a lasting agreement to safeguard the interests of both Eurozone and non-Eurozone states?
- To what extent are either migration generally, or internal free movement, significant challenges for the EU as a whole—or are they uniquely British preoccupations?
The evidence session on Tuesday 19 January will take place in Committee Room 4 of the House of Lords at 3pm.
