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COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING - 24 JULY 2003

NOTICE OF MOTION

3. EUROPEAN CONSTITUTION

Councillor Ellis to move:-

"(i) That this Council notes the proposed European Constitution being prepared by the European Convention will have huge implications for Hampshire County Council. The Constitution will give the European Union "shared competence" over home affairs, transport, energy, social policy, economic and social cohesion, consumer protection and the environment, meaning overall more legislation and guidance binding on local government will be decided at a European rather than a national level.

(ii) That given the Government has used referendums to approve other constitutional change affecting local and national government, including establishing regional assemblies and directly-elected mayors, this Council believes the people of Hampshire should be able to have their say on these constitutional changes in a referendum.

(iii) This Council therefore resolves to make a formal written submission to the Prime Minister, supporting calls for a national referendum on the proposed European Constitution."