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European union documents

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 119(11)),

citizens’ initiative

That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 8399/10 and Addendum relating to the draft European Citizens’ Initiative Regulation, on which political agreement was reached by Council and Parliament at First Reading in December 2010; and supports the Government’s intention to develop a mechanism to implement the Citizens’ Initiative which encourages citizen engagement while minimising the burden on Member States.—(Mr. Newmark.)

Question agreed to.