UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1202
European Union (Referendum) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow the government to hold a referendum asking UK citizens whether Britain should remain a member of the European Union or leave it. It sets out the rules for how such a vote would be organised and conducted.
Presented by James Wharton
supported by Lord Dobbs.
supported by Lord Dobbs.
HybridLords
Official Ballot · Open Govt
How would you vote on this bill?
Mark one box with a cross.
You will be asked to sign in before your vote is counted.
The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
MPs' vote427 MPs
17% Ayes · 7483% Noes · 353
The democratic gap
50% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 Jun 2013
- 2nd reading5 Jul 2013
- Committee stage17 Jul 2013
- Report stage8 Nov 2013
- 3rd reading29 Nov 2013
Lords
- 1st reading2 Dec 2013
- 2nd reading10 Jan 2014
- Committee stage24 Jan 2014