Davies tops Euro attendance charts (From Northwich Guardian)

Davies tops Euro attendance charts

5:20pm Saturday 4th September 2010 in News

A NORTHWICH Euro-MP has topped the league table which records the performance of representatives in the European Parliament.

Chris Davies, Liberal Democrat, has spoken more often, tabled more questions and has the best attendance record of the eight north west MEPs.

Mr Davies has made 34 speeches in the European Parliament, many of which have focussed on environmental legislation, including the need to introduce sustainable fisheries policies.

He said he was pleased to have topped the table and added: “I am involved in the shaping of laws that will be binding on 27 countries.

“A lot of work goes on behind the scenes but parliamentary debates do provide an opportunity to put ideas on record and to hold the European Commission to public account.

“Perhaps the UK Independence Party should learn some lessons.

“You can’t stand up for Britain’s interests if you are not present when votes take place.”

The figures were based on the European Parliament’s records since elections were held last year, and complied by Votewatch.eu.