ELSPETH ATTWOOLL MEP APPROVES LISBON TREATY

12.00.00am GMT Wed 20th Feb 2008

Commenting after today's vote in the European Parliament, in which the Lisbon Treaty was approved by a clear majority (525 votes to 115), Elspeth Attwooll, LibDem MEP for Scotland, said:

"Resident dissenters aside, the European Parliament has voted to approve a treaty which will undoubtedly enhance the operation of the EU-system and make its institutions more democratic. It's now crucial that citizens are reliably informed of its aims and content".

ENDS

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http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/010-21744-049-02-08-901-20080219IPR21733-18-02-2008-2008-true/default_en.htm

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