UK Civics Textbook, Chapter 3: EU Directives.
A new EU directive starts its life in the Brussels offices of the European Commision:
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| That was a large meal, I'm stuffed. So, after "consultation with industry" are we agreed concerning the additions to Fire Safety Directive 2007/23/EC? | |
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| Ja, ausgezeichnet! Particularly nice olives in my opinion und ja, we are agreed: all new internal doors in commerical premises must be fire-proof. | |
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After discussion with stakeholders and Government departments, the directive must then be implemented into UK law at Westminster:
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| I adore that restaurant, he's been doing his research! So, what did you think about his ideas for strengthening the provisions in the directive as we put it through Parliament? | |
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| I agree, the sauteed langoustines were divine and, to be honest, I think his suggestions were entirely sensible. | |
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The directive is then implemented at local level by councils and businesses up and down the country:
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| So why exactly must I close my business for three weeks and replace all the doors, windows and ceiling tiles? | |
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| You can't argue with the 'elf and safety luv. Thems the rules. I'm just doin' my job. (Etc, etc). | |
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