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Blair to face grilling on Europe | Blair to face grilling on Europe |
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Tony Blair is expected to be asked about negotiation on a new EU treaty when he makes his final appearance before the Commons liaison committee. | Tony Blair is expected to be asked about negotiation on a new EU treaty when he makes his final appearance before the Commons liaison committee. |
Mr Blair, who steps down as PM next week, has faced the committee - made up of chairmen of the select committees - twice a year since 2002. | Mr Blair, who steps down as PM next week, has faced the committee - made up of chairmen of the select committees - twice a year since 2002. |
He will be questioned about a range of domestic and international issues, including the situation in Iraq. | He will be questioned about a range of domestic and international issues, including the situation in Iraq. |
The session starts at 1100 BST and is set to last about 90 minutes. | The session starts at 1100 BST and is set to last about 90 minutes. |
Mr Blair is to attend the EU summit in Brussels on Thursday where EU leaders will thrash out their differences over the treaty. | |
Among Britain's demands are that it keep sovereignty over criminal law and foreign policy. |