The state is a key player in the field of social protection.

We have a high standard of social protection in this country.

I do not believe that all the national systems of social protection should be made identical.

This is true where, for example, tax levels and social protection are concerned.

Our public services should be seen as mechanisms for social protection.

There is no issue more important for social protection than the growth of new jobs.

Europe is a world leader in terms of social and environmental protection.

At least 1 in 10 members of staff are working here without any social protection.

We have now had to add to this the social protection of the vulnerable in our society.

It is dangerous when economic growth and competition have to increase whatever the price, at the cost of social protection.