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Proceeding contribution from Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 3 March 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Amendment) Bill.


European Union (Amendment) Bill

The Liberal Democrats totally support clause 4, mainly for a reason that the Conservatives have not touched on: increasing democracy in the European Union has to be a good thing. It seems quite extraordinary— It being six hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee, The Second Deputy Chairman put forthwith the Question already proposed from the Chair, pursuant to Orders [28 January and this day]. Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill:— The Committee divided: Ayes 324, Noes 152.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c1557-8 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU countries European Union European Parliament Powers Treaties Terminology Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation
European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk