The challenge to our national economies and the collective economy of Europe will become - with the growth of China and the continuing productivity growth of the US - even more intense in the decades to come. — John Hutton Copy Share Image
But let no one be under any doubt that the scale of the challenge that Europe faces in this emerging global economy is immense and the practical pace of our collective action to meet these challenge to date has just… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
It is also right that we continue to consult with front line workers and the public to ensure that targets are reasonable and achievable,… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
Western Europe GDP per capita - not taking into account the new accession counties - was lower in 2001 relative to that of the… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
But effective regulation at the European Union level can make a massive contribution to achieving our shared goals of improving competitiveness, jobs and growth. — John Hutton Copy Share Image
But we can turn challenges into opportunities if we look outwards to the realities of the global economy and modernise our internal institutions in… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
But we need to show that the EU can modernise itself, can adapt to the needs of its citizens, can take their views into… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
For too long nurses have been undervalued, restricted in what they could do, with too few career opportunities in clinical practice. For far too… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
More than 50% of significant new regulations that impact on business in the UK now emanate from the EU. — John Hutton Copy Share Image
My view is that targets, properly constructed and applied across public services have been fundamental to past successes and will be an essential part… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
We must seek to persuade member states and institutions that better regulation in Europe does not mean cutting health and safety in the workplace,… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
Advances in technology and in our understanding of illness and disease together with an expanded workforce and greater resources will allow us to provide… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
Yet in order to make sure the European social model keeps up with the pace of economic change that is now necessary, the EU… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
