UK EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER

Early day motion 1774, tabled 30 June 2009 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 16 members.

That this House believes that the post of UK European Commissioner should be offered to the best candidate regardless of sex, race or religion; recognises that the appointment is a matter for HM Government and should not be subject to interference from unelected officials in Brussels; notes that the portfolios of European commissioners should be allocated according to the talents, skills and strengths of each individual commissioner; and calls on the Government to act in the best interests of the British people and not those of the President of the European Commission.

Signatures by party: Conservative 5, Labour 5, DUP 3, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 1.