European Union Act 2011 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to apply the terms of the European Union Act 2011 such as to require approval by Act of Parliament and by referendum of provisions for creating a fiscal union or economic governance within the Eurozone.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

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This bill would apply the EU Act 2011 rules to require both an Act of Parliament and a public referendum before any measures creating a fiscal union or Eurozone-wide economic governance can become law. In short, moves towards eurozone economic integration would need UK parliamentary approval and a referendum before they could take effect.

Key Points

Uses the European Union Act 2011 framework to require approval by Parliament and by referendum for provisions creating a fiscal union or Eurozone economic governance.
Targets measures specifically related to establishing a fiscal union or economic governance within the Eurozone, rather than other EU policies.
Any such provisions could not take effect without both an Act of Parliament and a referendum.
Originating in the Commons, the bill has had its 1st reading and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons.

Progress

The bill’s 1st reading occurred on 27 June 2012 and it is presently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

UK voters (as the subjects of potential referenda)Members of Parliament and the UK Government (as the actors required to pass the necessary Act and manage the referendum)UK financial institutions and businesses affected by any Eurozone governance measuresPublic finances and taxpayers (potential implications from changes in economic governance)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

27 Jun 2012

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - European Union Act 2011 (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 53 2012-13 (as introduced)

BillCommons

5 Jul 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.