PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Early day motion 524A1, tabled 14 April 1999 by Nick Palmer (Labour). Signed by 7 members.

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'welcomes the swift agreement by EU governments to nominate Signor Prodi as President of the European Commission; notes his distinguished record and commitment to consensus-building; and looks forward to progress in rebuilding confidence in the institutions of the EU, which is in the interest both of Britain and Europe as a whole.'.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Liberal Democrat 2.