7 Amendments of Andrew DUFF related to 2011/2058(REG)
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital B
Recital B
B. written declarations have in the past served as a useful vehicle for raising issues of particular concern to Union citizens;
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital G
Recital G
G. in light of Parliament's growing powerslaw- making powers, as well as the introduction of the European citizens' initiative, the significance of written declarations has substantially diminishchanged;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital H
Recital H
H. written declarations may have a very limited impact, in terms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions, and may give a misleading impression as to their effectivenessbut retain value as a popular campaigning tool;
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital I
Recital I
I. written declarations should be gradually restricted and in the next term Parliament should examine whether they should not be completely abolishedthe quality and relevance of some written declarations, and in particular their concordance with the competences of the Union as set out in Title I of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, can be underwhelming;
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Bureau to examine the existing rules governing security so as to avoid extensiveover-zealous advertising of written declarations, including the wearing of unseemly T-shirts, and to allow untroubled access to Parliament's Chamber for its Members;
Amendment 46 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Up to five MemberAt least ten Members from at least three political groups may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competences of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. ASpecific and reasoned authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed electronically. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part- sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.
Amendment 59 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 3
Rule 123 – paragraph 3
3. Where a declaration is signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members, the President shall notify Parliament accordingly and publish the names of the signatories in the minudeclaration in the minutes with the names of its supporters and the declaration as a text adoptedlongside a disclaimer stating that the declaration expresses the view of its signatories and does not bind Parliament.