7. Composition of Parliament

Dominique Baudis had given notice in writing of his resignation as Member of Parliament, with effect from 23 June 2011.

Under Rule 4(1) of the Rules of Procedure, Parliament noted that the seat from which Mr Baudis had resigned was vacant starting from that date and informed the relevant national authority.

The relevant French authorities had given notice of the election of Franck Proust to replace Dominique Baudis as Member of Parliament with effect from 23 June 2011.

Under Rule 4(1), Parliament noted this with effect from that date.

Under Rule 3(2), until such time as his credentials had been verified or a ruling had been given on any dispute, and provided that he had previously made a written declaration stating that he did not hold any office incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament, Franck Proust would take his seat in Parliament and on its bodies and would enjoy all the rights attaching thereto.