UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0434
European Union (Audit of Benefits and Costs of UK Membership) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would force the government to produce a detailed, official report comparing the advantages and disadvantages of UK membership in the European Union. It's essentially asking for an independent check on whether the costs and benefits of EU membership balance out.
Presented by Mr Christopher Chope.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote427 MPs
17% Ayes · 7483% Noes · 353
The democratic gap
83% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Jan 2009
- 2nd reading