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Written question asked by Graham Riddick (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 January 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Rifkind (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 January 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
What proposals have been put forward at the Inter-governmental Conference to extend qualified majority voting.
Answer

Mr. Riddick: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals have been put forward at the intergovernmental conference to extend qualified majority voting. [9235] Mr. Rifkind: Several member states have put forward proposals which involve extending the use of qualified majority voting in particular areas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9235; 288 c299W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Voting methods Intergovernmental Conference 1996 Qualified majority voting