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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Teddy Taylor (Conservative), on Monday, 5 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.


SWISS EU REFERENDUM

That this House offers its congratulations to the people of Switzerland on the massive and clear decision in a referendum to reject membership of the EU; and notes the nation's long-standing commitment to democracy rather than to being a small part of a single European state without democracy.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

394A1
leave out from 'House' to end and add 'notes that the Swiss Government's policy of gradual approach to EU membership has been endorsed in the recent referendum; and looks forward to welcoming Switzerland to the European Union when this process is completed.'.
394A2
at end insert 'and cannot comprehend the argument that the vote was in favour of joining at a future date, observing that the question on the voting paper was solely about whether negotiations should commence.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
394 
394A1 
394A2 
Session
2000-01
Subjects
EU accession Referendums Switzerland
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk