Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2003.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether their opinion that the adoption of the draft constitutional treaty for the European Union would not alter the fundamental constitutional relationship between the European Union and its member states (Cm 5897) is consistent with the innovations proposed in the draft treaty, such as a full-time President of the European Council, the appointment of a Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the extension of Qualified Majority voting. [HL 5033].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

654 c137WA; HL 5033

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Constitutions European Union EU common foreign and security policy EU reform Ministers Voting methods Treaties Qualified majority voting EU presidency