Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party) on Monday, 7 July 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2014. It was answered by Baroness Warsi (Conservative) on Monday, 14 July 2014 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
European Commission
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the President of the European Commission has the power to veto or approve any proposed new United Kingdom member of the Commission.[HL885]
- Answer
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Member States each nominate a candidate for a Commissioner. It is for the European Commission President-elect to decide on the proposed internal organisation of the Commission. The Council, by common accord with the President-elect, adopts the list of proposed Commissioners.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL885; 755 c92WA
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- European Commission
- Link
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- 2014-09-18 19:21:21 +0100
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