IN THE CHAIR: Manuel António dos SANTOS Vice-President
15. Membership of Parliament
The Danish authorities had given notice of the appointment of Christel Schaldemose to replace Henrik Dam Kristensen as Member of Parliament with effect from 15.10.2006.
Pursuant to Rule 3(2), until such time as her credentials had been verified or a ruling had been given on any dispute, Christel Schaldemose would take her seat in Parliament and on its bodies and enjoy all the rights attaching thereto, provided that she had previously signed a declaration stating that she did not hold an office incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament.