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The 1st reading in the European Parliament took place in June 2007.  In the debate on 18 June 2007, the following UK MEPs took part:  Gary Titley (Labour, North West);  Linda McAvan (Labour, Yorks & Humber); Ian Hudghton (SNP, Scotland); Roger Helmer (Conservative, East Midlands); Struan Stevenson (Conservatives, Scotland); Jim Nicholson (UUP, Northern Ireland). (see link)
 

For the text of the amendments adopted at 1st reading on 19 June 2007, see.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT+TA+P6-TA-2007-0259+0+DOC+XML+V0//EN&language=EN

 
The text is now with the Council of Ministers and there is no time-limit for them to reach agreement. Unless the Council accepts all the amendments adopted in Parliament's 1st reading, the proposal will return for a 2nd reading.

Last updated 23 January 2008

 
       
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