Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Monday, 15 January 2007.

EU: Constitutional Treaty

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will discuss with the current European Union presidency how member states will proceed with the second phase of a constitutional treaty, now that 18 member states have ratified the proposed text.

Answer: According to the conclusions of the June 2006 European Council, the German presidency will present a report at the June 2007 European Council based on extensive consultations with member states. The report will contain an assessment of the state of discussion on the constitutional treaty and explore possible future developments. We expect these discussions to commence shortly. The Government's approach to these discussions was set out in a Written Ministerial Statement to the House by my right honourable friend the Minister for Europe on 5 December 2006 (Official Report, col. WS 10-11).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1069; 688 c121-2WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: EU: Future of Europe
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: European Constitution Treaty
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk