division_name: Deferred Division &#8212; Diplomatic and Consular Protection of union citizens in third countries
motion: <p class="indent" pid="b.474.2/1" pwmotiontext="yes">That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 5947/08 and Addenda 1 and 2, European Commission Communication, Diplomatic and consular protection of union citizens in third countries; recalls that such Communications are not legally binding; underlines that the provision of consular assistance remains a matter for Member States; and in this context, welcomes the Commission's Communication as a contribution to continuing reflections on promoting consular co-operation among EU Member States.</p>
  
  <p pid="b.474.2/2" pwmotiontext="yes"><i> The House divided:</i> Ayes 330, Noes 131.</p>