§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on how many occasions, in what way, and with what results, he has taken action to seek to improve the European Parliament in its power of control over legislation and in its democratisation; and whether such actions have included means of ensuring a democratically-elected representation from all countries, including Great Britain.
§ Mr. RipponHer Majesty's Government's position on the development of the European Parliament was made clear by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister in answer to Questions on 13th April.—[Vol. 834, c. 1430–3.]