Just Out Of Curiosity

[albaqwerty]

I'm sure I could search engine but there's so many people who are more au fait than I about Common Market/European Union.

What was the population of the UK when voting to join the thing and what percentage thought it was a good idea? (wasn't the year 1972/1973?)

I think the population is now about 60 million, obviously not all elligiible to vote, as I say, just curious

[Jackdaw33]

Tony Benn was re-elected for Labour in 1959. The following year his father died and he succeeded to the viscountcy. At the time it was impossible to disclaim a peerage, and Benn was disqualified, the seat being awarded to his defeated Conservative opponent. He fought a successful battle to have the law changed and regained his seat. This proved timely, for a few months later the Earl of Home was chosen as PM. The new law enabled him to disclaim his peerage and seek a seat in the Commons. Home must be unique among PMs inasmuch as for three weeks until the by-election he was not a member of either house.

[albaqwerty]

I'm all for learning Jack, thank you for sharing the information, most appreciated

[Jackdaw33]

Hans is correct. The US has it right here; you cannot be a member of the government if you are a member of Congress. Separation of powers and all that.

[Mamyalynne]

I didn't know I scared you :-(

[cupid04]

The Loin King don't scare me. He's a big pussy cat!

[Mamyalynne]

So I've heard.

[HansUrbancka]

My apology Alba for the delay in answering your enquiry about myself and better half.

We try to avoid grumbling at our age and are doing fairly well for a pair of octogenarians.

Incidentally, we will be voting for Out.

Hans.

[HansUrbancka]

Sorry Alba....It shows I've gotten old because I have just lacked the courtesy to ask how are you .

Hans.