European Parliament
Martin, Hans-Peter (NI ).
(DE)
Mr President, I just want to respond to the remarks that have just been made. I am here; I just needed to go out briefly, as a statement was being published on behalf of the President in which allegations were being made about me that simply bore no relation to the facts. I have often seen Mr Ferber leave the Chamber under similar circumstances. I have always played my part in this reform process, and the present lamentable reaction shows how much you are isolating yourselves, and to what an extent criticisms made from within this House – including my amendments in the committees – are simply ignored. I feel sorry for Europe’s voters and taxpayers.

