§ 33. Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he will be making on behalf of Her Majesty's Government to the European Commission about their proposal that the European Economic Community should establish a new regional development fund.
§ Mr. John DaviesThe commission has proposed this fund as one possible means of carrying into effect the Community's regional policy. We have made it clear that we would have no objection and that we would expect it to assist in tackling the problems of declining industrial areas.
§ 76. Sir D. Walker-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what response he has given to the representations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants regarding the effects on company law of British entry to the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. John DaviesArrangements exist as part of the Accession Treaty for the consideration of the views of future Member countries. I am informing the president of the institute that we shall make full use of these arrangements.