HC Deb 29 June 1972 vol 839 cc419-20W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will publish in the Official Report a detailed list of the Secondary Legislation of the Rules, Regulations and Decisions of the European Economic Community which will affect his Department and its Ministerial responsibilities; in what way each such piece of legislation will affect his Departmental activities; and to what extent he has met, or intends to meet employers, trades unions, industrial representatives and trade associations to discuss the effects of such legislation on industry in general and matters falling within his ministerial responsibilities.

Mr. David Howell

I would refer the hon. Member to the relevant Parts of the European Communities Secondary Legislation, as published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Discussions have taken place on European Community matters with representatives of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Confederation of British Industry. Further meetings with those and other interested bodies will take place as may be necessary either generally or on specific issues.