EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN STRASBOURG - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

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Motion text

That this House believes the continuation of the European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg is a gross waste of EU funds, energy and time; notes that other large political entities such as the United States and China manage to function well with a single national legislative capital; further notes that the European Parliament estimates it could save 209 million euros (£143 million) a year by meeting only in Brussels and ending its 560-mile round-trip monthly commute; further believes that the image of the European legislature transporting itself on such a basis damages the image of the European Union in the eyes of its citizens and the wider world; considers that Strasbourg, as a city of great culture and charm located in a historic crossroads of Europe, does not require the symbolic presence of the Parliament in order to maintain prestige; hopes that a sensible resolution can be agreed between governments at the Europe Council; and calls on members of the European Parliament to consider what action they would be able to take in the absence of such agreement.

Signatures (46)

Supporters (46)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Dismore, Mr Andrew

North West Leicestershire

Bottomley, Sir Peter

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Anderson, Mr David

Borrow, Mr David S.

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Breed, Mr Colin

Liberal Democrat

South East Cornwall

Cable, Dr Vincent

Liberal Democrat

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

East Londonderry

Caton, Mr Martin

Old Bexley and Sidcup

Islington North

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Dean, Mrs Janet

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Evans, Mr Nigel

Francis, Dr Hywel

Hamilton, Mr David

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Liberal Democrat

Birmingham, Yardley

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Wolverhampton South West

McCafferty, Chris

McDonnell, Dr Alasdair

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Moore, Mr Michael

Liberal Democrat

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Liberal Democrat

Sanders, Mr Adrian

Liberal Democrat

Nottingham South

Esher and Walton

Finchley and Golders Green

Williams, Mrs Betty

Williams, Stephen

Liberal Democrat

Younger-Ross, Richard

Liberal Democrat

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.

Amendments (1)

After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN STRASBOURG (Amendment 1)

at end add `and that in lieu of the week in Strasbourg all MEPs should return to their domestic parliaments to give an account of themselves.'.

Derek Wyatt

Labour, Sittingbourne and Sheppey

2

signatures

EDM 2274A1: tabled on 6 June 2006