Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Chris Bryant (Labour), on Wednesday, 27 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 20 members in total.

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SIGNING OF THE EU CONSTITUTIONAL TREATY

That this House notes the 33rd anniversary of Britain's application to join the European Community under the premiership of Edward Heath on 28th October 1971; further notes the subsequent referendum which resulted in a hefty majority for remaining in the Community; welcomes the Prime Minister's visit to Rome to sign the European Union Constitutional Treaty on 29th October; and eagerly anticipates ratification in each of the other member states and a resounding yes vote in the UK referendum.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1836A1

Line 4, leave out from 'Community' to end and insert 'notes the Prime Minister's visit to Rome to sign the European Union Constitutional Treaty on 28th October; and anticipates ratification in some of the other member states and an uncertain result in the UK referendum.'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1836 

1836A1 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Constitutions Convention on the Future of Europe European Union Treaties

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk