Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrat), on Friday, 29 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 63 members in total.

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REFERENDUM ON UK MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

That this House notes that there has been no referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union since 1975; further notes that there is widespread public demand for such a referendum; believes that such a referendum will improve the country's standing in Europe by clarifying whether the British people have a long term commitment to the European Union and will force off the fence those political parties that seek to obscure from the public their true policy towards Europe; notes that it has not had an opportunity as part of the deliberation on the European Union (Amendment) Bill to debate and vote on proposals for a referendum on the United Kingdom's continued membership of the European Union; and calls on the Government to make time for such a debate as a matter of urgency.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

1083A2

after `Europe', insert `including the Liberal Democrat Party'.

1083A1

at end add `and, in the same spirit of improved clarity, expects the Liberal Democrat Party will undertake to lead the campaign for a yes vote for continued membership in any such referendum.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1083 

1083A2 

1083A1 

Session

2007-08

Other sponsors

Paul Burstow

Vincent Cable

Simon Hughes

Ed Davey

David Howarth

Subjects

EU law

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk