Martini Challenge to Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon MP

By recorded delivery to:

Geoff Hoon MP
Westminster
Minister for Europe
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA

also a copy to:

Constituency
Geoff Hoon MP
8 Station Street
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 7AR

and a copy by e-mail to:
waltersa@parliament.uk

Dear Mr. Hoon,

I welcome your comments at the recent event in the North East organised by former Labour MEP Alan Donnelly's Sovereign Strategy on behalf of the 'North East Economic Forum.
You stated:

"So my aim is to re-establish the link between the big issues and the EU in the eyes of members of the public. But also to make sure that when people think about Europe, they don't automatically put the EU in the ranks of the 'bad guys'."

and you then went on to say
"So, what I want to see is an adult debate on the substance on what the EU is about so that people can decide for themselves."

Therefore, I would like to offer you the opportunity to engage in that 'adult debate.' All I will require is confirmation that you will be willing to attend and a number of possible dates as options. Anytime September, October, November will be suitable and we can discuss the finer details of the format of the debate once we have a date set.
I can guarantee massive press and media coverage and a venue packed to the rafters to hear the debate that we have been denied for so long. I am quite willing to work closely with Alan Donnelly and Sovereign Strategy to ensure a balanced panel and audience and we can line up a high profile Chairman.

I look forward to receiving a positive response and I am sure that both sides of the argument are keen that we finally have a Minister prepared to come out and 'make the case' for the EU.
I am sure that you won't mind me informing the press and media of your insistence of the need for a full blown debate.

Yours sincerely,


Neil Herron
Campaign Director
The People's No Campaign
12 Frederick Street
Sunderland
SR1 1NA
Tel. 0191 565 7143