Sir Desmond Swayne TD MP

Sir Desmond Swayne TD MP

Twitter
  • Home
  • Biography
  • Blog
  • Links
  • Contact

TTIP Again

27/02/2016 By Desmond Swayne

I had a rush of emails over the weekend prompted by the campaigning website 38 degrees. Correspondents tell me that the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Treaty between the EU and the USA presents an existential threat to our NHS. This is based on a legal opinion secured by a trade union from a leading Queen’s Counsel. Frankly, I am deeply sceptical. The proposed treaty specifically excludes healthcare. I have always rather suspected that one can secure the legal opinion that you want, if you are prepared to pay for it. In any event –by definition- 50% of legal opinions will be proven incorrect if they are tested in court.

Personally I am in favour of free trade and support the proposed treaty -as regular readers of this column may recall. (My earlier article can be found at:
http://www.desmondswayne.com/blogs/4588303273/Transatlantic-Trade-and-Investment—17th-January-2015/9549237 )

We gave up our right to negotiate trade treaties when we joined the Common Market. It is the EU parliament that will ratify the treaty and not our own at Westminster.

Constituents who really are troubled by the proposed treaty and its alleged threat to the NHS however, should focus on the fact that it is to be a treaty between the EU and the USA.  They can draw the obvious conclusion and vote accordingly in the Referendum on 23 June!

 

 

Filed Under: DS Blog

Sir Desmond Swayne’s recent posts

Spend to Expedite Vaccination

23/01/2021 By Desmond Swayne

Demoralising the NHS?

17/01/2021 By Desmond Swayne

A job for the modellers

17/01/2021 By Desmond Swayne

Failed Lockdowns

09/01/2021 By Desmond Swayne

Ordered by Dr Heinz Kiosk

01/01/2021 By Desmond Swayne

Speech in the Commons

01/01/2021 By Desmond Swayne

EU Trade Deal

27/12/2020 By Desmond Swayne

Pro-Vax

19/12/2020 By Desmond Swayne

More on Vaccines

17/12/2020 By Desmond Swayne

Vaccination Passports

03/12/2020 By Desmond Swayne

Cutting Aid

26/11/2020 By Desmond Swayne

Was Churchill racist?

22/11/2020 By Desmond Swayne

Copyright © 2021 Rt. Hon. Sir Desmond Swayne TD MP • Privacy Policy • Cookies Policy • Data Protection Policy
Website by Forest Design

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking ACCEPT, you consent to the use of all cookies. If you require further information please click the links shown at the bottom of every page on this website to view our Cookies and Privacy policies.ACCEPT