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THE FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

Early day motion 318, tabled 14 June 2005 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 6 members.

That this House notes that the peoples of Europe oppose the concept of an ever closer union; and calls for the UK Presidency to be used to develop proposals for a lighter touch European Union with fewer competencies, a smaller budget, and a lesser ability to make impositions on member states.

Signatures by party: Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Labour 1.