Statement on the European Council: 30 June 2014
30 June 2014
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, made a statement in the House of Commons on Monday 30 June on the recent meeting of the European Council. Labour leader, Edward Miliband, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
- Watch Parliament TV: European Council Statement
- Read Commons Hansard: European Council Statement
- Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: European Union
Related Information
European Council June 2014
The Prime Minister attended the meeting of the European Council on 26 and 27 June. Points of discussion at the meeting included the candidate for President of the European Commission, the European strategic agenda and President Poroshenko's peace plan for Ukraine.
House of Commons Library analysis
The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.
The Library has published a briefing paper which contains more information on the process of choosing and appointing the Commission President.
About Oral statements
Oral statements are made after Question Time (or at 11am on a Friday) and after any Urgent Questions.
Statements normally relate to matters of policy or government actions. At the end of a statement, MPs can respond or question the government minister on its contents.
Watching proceedings from the public gallery
UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.
This article was produced by the Commons Digital Outreach Team. Follow @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.