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European Union (Implications of Withdrawal) Bill [HL]

Establish a Committee of Inquiry into the implications of a withdrawal by the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

13 October 2007

In Plain English

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This bill would set up a new Committee of Inquiry in Parliament to examine what would happen if the United Kingdom left the European Union. The Committee would study the political, economic, legal and social consequences and report its findings to Parliament to inform public debate and policy decisions about withdrawal.

Key Points

Establishes a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry to study the implications of UK withdrawal from the EU.
The Committee would gather evidence and report its findings to Parliament on political, economic, legal and social consequences.
Aims to inform public debate and government policy decisions about withdrawal.

Who is affected?

UK Parliament (the Lords and related committees) and the GovernmentUK citizens and residentsBusinesses and industries that trade with the EUPublic sector bodies and regulatorsEU institutions and EU citizens living in the UK

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20 Nov 2006

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8 Jun 2007

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