European Union (Approvals) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

James Tobin

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The European Union (Approvals) Bill is a short Government bill with only one substantive clause. Its purpose is to approve draft decisions of the Council of the European Union on the participation of the Republics of Serbia and Albania as observers in the work of the European Agency for Fundamental Rights, and to sign and then conclude an agreement between the EU and Canada which would allow enhanced cooperation on competition matters.

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European Union (Approvals) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages (231 KB , PDF)

Download ‘European Union (Approvals) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages’ report (231 KB , PDF)

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