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"Mr President, why do we in this House continue to bring ridicule on ourselves by promoting such egregious measures as this one? In Germany the media have mocked it because of its effect on Bavarian barmaids' bosoms. In Britain the press have poked fun at it because it restricts bare-backed building workers. I accept that a brickie's cleavage is not a pretty sight, but we have no business in this House making rules about it.
When will we start to treat European citizens like grown-ups, able to make their own decisions? How long will we continue to treat them like small children, seeking to regulate and control every detail of their lives? How long will we continue to pile cost, liability, uncertainty and vast bureaucratic burdens on employers, making European economies less profitable and less competitive?
I have been approached by organisations ranging from the National Farmers Union to the Federation of Master Builders, which are deeply worried about the impact on their businesses. Sadly, I have not been approached by any Bavarian barmaids, but my door is always open should they wish to see me.
This is an unnecessary and damaging measure. The only people to benefit from it will be compensation lawyers. We should reject the natural radiation aspects of this proposal out of hand."@en1
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