PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
EUROPE DAY 9TH MAY (6 March 2002)
Motion Details
That this House looks forward to the opportunity for the United Kingdom to celebrate Europe Day on 9th May; recognises that 9th May marks the day in 1950 that Robert Schuman presented his proposal for the creation of the European Union; notes that the European Union has been central to the maintenance of peaceful relations and co-existence on this continent every since; welcomes the opportunity for the UK to join in this annual celebration of the diversity of cultures that exist within Europe; and celebrates the UK's membership of the European Union.
Sponsored by:
Mr Martyn Jones (Labour)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
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