UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0791
European Union Act 2011
[As Introduced]
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BILL
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This Act requires the UK Parliament to hold referendums (public votes) before the government can agree to major new powers for the European Union or significant changes to UKEU relations. It's designed to make sure big EU decisions are approved by British voters, not just politicians.
Presented by Mr William Hague
supported by Lord Howell of Guildford.
supported by Lord Howell of Guildford.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading11 Nov 2010
- 2nd reading7 Dec 2010
- Committee stage11 Jan 2011
- Committee stage24 Jan 2011
- Report stage8 Mar 2011
- 3rd reading8 Mar 2011
Lords
- 1st reading9 Mar 2011
- 2nd reading22 Mar 2011
- Committee stage5 Apr 2011
- Report stage8 Jun 2011
- 3rd reading23 Jun 2011
Royal Assent19 Jul 2011