EUROPE DAY 9TH MAY

Early day motion 943, tabled 6 March 2002 by Martyn Jones (Labour). Signed by 55 members.

That this House looks forward to the opportunity for the United Kingdom to celebrate Europe Day on 9th May; recognises that 9th May marks the day in 1950 that Robert Schuman presented his proposal for the creation of the European Union; notes that the European Union has been central to the maintenance of peaceful relations and co-existence on this continent every since; welcomes the opportunity for the UK to join in this annual celebration of the diversity of cultures that exist within Europe; and celebrates the UK's membership of the European Union.

Signatures by party: Labour 41, Labour/Co-operative 6, Liberal Democrat 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1.