The Countess of Mar

Former Crossbench Peer

European Union Integration

There have been votes in Parliament on the degree of the UK's integration with the European Union. Specific matters voted on include the UK's opt out from the European Union Police and Criminal Justice Measures and the establishment of a European Union External Action Service.

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the Countess of Mar generally voted against more EU integration

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Major votes

  • On 15 Jun 2011: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Expiry of Provisions Requiring Referendum Before Tranfering UK Powers to the EU Show vote
  • On 13 Jun 2011: the Countess of Mar voted to require a referendum prior to making the Euro the UK's currency, the UK joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, or changes impacting the UK's border controls, or other decisions made within existing existing European Union treaties. Show vote
  • On 13 Jun 2011: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Requirement of Referendum Prior to the UK Adopting the Euro Show vote

Scoring Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No scoring agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

Minor votes

  • On 13 Jul 2011: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Minister Empowered to Determine Referendum on Increased EU Powers and Competences Not Required Show vote
  • On 13 Jul 2011: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Suspension of Requirement for Referendum on Certain EU Decisions Show vote
  • On 8 Jun 2011: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Report (1st Day) — Clause 2 — Treaties amending or replacing TEU or TFEU Show vote
  • On 18 Jun 2008: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Delay till 20 October 2008 — rejected Show vote
  • On 18 Jun 2008: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Ratification by all states before coming into force — rejected Show vote
  • On 9 Jun 2008: the Countess of Mar voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Restrict the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Jun 2008: the Countess of Mar voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Parliament to scrutinise the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Jun 2008: the Countess of Mar voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Parliament must approve the government's policy towards the Common Agricultural Policy — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Jun 2008: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Act of parliament needed for the government to accept future changes to the Lisbon Treaty Show vote
  • On 19 May 2008: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Parliamentary approval required for any future changes made to the Treaty of Lisbon — rejected Show vote
  • On 12 May 2008: the Countess of Mar voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Government must report on the operation of European competition policy — rejected Show vote
  • On 10 Jul 2006: the Countess of Mar was absent for a vote on Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill — Disapplication of European Communities Act 1972 — rejected Show vote

Informative Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

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