BRITISH TRADE UNIONISTS AND THE EURO

Early day motion 916, tabled 18 March 2003 by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House notes with interest the recent opinion survey which found that 67 per cent. of GMB stewards responding were opposed to UK membership of the euro; further notes comments by another leading trade unionist that the euro would be a catalyst for 'an onslaught on workers' rights'; recalls the established position of Unison in opposition to Euro-membership; welcomes the opposition to euro membership of a number of other TUC affiliated trade unions; and concludes that the rising tide of scepticism about euro membership amongst British trade unionists indicates a growing awareness that the euro is not working.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1.