"Conservatives continue to play a key role in Europe - letter to the Guardian 5 November 2008"

Dear Sir,

40% of Europe's energy is consumed in buildings. To show leadership in meeting climate change challenges the EU must deliver agreement on the proposed Energy Performance in Buildings Directive prior to the Copenhagen Summit. To this end, I have joined key MEPs from all parties across Europe this week to press ahead with negotiations between the Parliament, the Commission and the Member states in meetings that have run late into the evening. It is the nitty-gritty of heating, insulation and even air conditioning systems that ultimately drives our energy consumption.

Far from being marginalised in Europe, as some opposing politicians like to suggest, British Conservatives continue to play a key role in all areas of European legislation.  Indeed, their only complaint should be that British Conservatives are continually breaching the 48 hour week.

Yours faithfully,

Vicky Ford

Conservative MEP for the East of England

European Parliament

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