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APPOINTMENT OF EUROPEAN COMMISSIONERS

Early day motion 437, tabled 16 March 1999 by Tony Benn (Labour). Signed by 75 members.

That in the opinion of this House the names of British commissioners to serve in the European Union should be approved by the House of Commons before appointment.

Signatures by party: Conservative 31, Labour 29, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour/Co-operative 5, UUP 3.