IRISH REFERENDUM AND THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE EU

Early day motion 1785, tabled 21 October 2002 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 60 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the results of the Irish referendum on the Nice Treaty which clears the way for the historic enlargement of the European Union which will provide enormous benefits to the existing EU countries and those countries that have applied to join.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 8, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.