NDM7019 - Opposition Debate
Tabled on 20/03/2019 | For debate on 27/03/2019To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes that the Treaty on the European Union commits member states to progress towards an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe.
2. Regrets that, since 1973, the EU has taken power away from elected national parliaments, and concentrated it in the hands of unelected EU institutions.
3. Notes the erosion of national vetoes in favour of majority voting in the Council of Ministers, in an expanding number of policy areas, and that this trend will continue indefinitely.
4. Believes that the ongoing uncertainty of negotiations between the EU and United Kingdom create a danger that the United Kingdom will remain within the European Union, contrary to the decided will of the people as expressed in the 2016 referendum result.
5. Believes that the European project is a relentless force, promoted by the EU’s permanent institutions, notably the Commission, and that the risks of remaining within the EU include becoming subject to a European army, further economic integration and erosion of the United Kingdom’s sovereignty.
6. Calls on the UK Government to focus all efforts on reaching a free trade agreement with the EU as swiftly as possible, to facilitate a full and unimpeded exit from the European Union.
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To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes that Wales voted to leave the European Union in the referendum in June 2016.
2. Believes that the outcome of the referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union must be respected and that the decision to leave should be implemented.
3. Calls upon the Welsh Government to continue to work with UK Government as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
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1. Notes that the European Union and its predecessor has been a positive force for continued peace and stability in Europe since its foundation.
2. Reiterates its support for the position endorsed by the National Assembly for Wales in successive votes on 4th December 2018, 30th January 2019 and 5th March 2019
3. Believes that whatever the outcome of the current negotiations, the United Kingdom should seek to maintain the closest possible economic, social and environmental links between the UK and the other 27 states which make up the EU.
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To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes that the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between the UK Government and the European Union has been repeatedly rejected by the UK Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales.
2. Notes that the National Assembly for Wales voted on 30 January 2019 that ‘work should begin immediately on preparing for a public vote’.
3. Believes that Article 50 should be extended for up to 21 months so that a people’s vote can be held to allow the people to decide whether to approve the negotiated Withdrawal Agreement or remain in the EU.
4. Calls on the Welsh Government to make a statement to the Assembly detailing the steps they have taken to prepare for a people’s vote and what representations they have made to the UK Government to this effect.
