HC Deb 25 May 1972 vol 837 cc450-4W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will give the average time before a regulation or directive made in the European Economic Community at or about 25th December, 1971, is translated, published and made available to Members of Parliament.

Mr. Rippon

The time taken for the selection, translation and publication of individual Community instruments varies with their length and complexity.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) when the English translation of Part 33, Oils and Fats Regulation No. 2718/71/EEC of 21st December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(2) when the English translation of Part 39, Sugar Regulation No. 2417/71/EEC of 10th November, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(3) when the English translation of Part 39, Sugar Regulation No. 2719/71/EEC of 21st December. 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(4) when the English translation of Part 39, Sugar Regulation No. 2723/71/EEC of 20th December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(5) when the English translation of Part 40, Tobacco Regulation No. 2602/71/EEC of 6th December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(6) when the English translation of Part 40, Tobacco Regulation No. 2603/71/EEC of 6th December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament:

(7) when the English translation of Part 18, Animal Feeding Stuffs Directive 71/393/EEC of 18th November, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(8) when the English translation of Part 24, Fisheries Regulation No. 2808/71/EEC of 23rd December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(9) when the English translation of Part 32, Milk and Milk Products Regulation No. 2469/71/EEC of 17th November, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(10) when the English translation of Part 32, Milk and Milk Products Regulation No. 2732/71/EEC of 20th December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(11) when the English translation of Part 32, Milk and Milk Products, Regulation No. 2814/71/EEC of 23rd December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(12) when the English translation of Part 32. Milk and Milk Products Regulation 73/72/EEC of 12th January, 1972, became available to Members of Parliament:

(13) when the English translation of Part 33, Oils and Fats Regulation No. 2495/71/EEC of 19th November, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament;

(14) when the English translation of Part 33, Oils and Fats Regulation No. 2501/71/EEC of 22nd November, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament:

(15) when the English translation of Part 33, Oils and Fats Regulation No. 2503/71/EEC of 22nd November, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament:

(16) when the English translation of Part 41, Wine Regulation 91/72/EEC of 13th January, 1972, became available to Members of Parliament

(17) when the English translation of Part 41, Wine Regulation No. 2436/71/EEC of 11th November, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament.

Mr. Rippon

English texts of the instruments were published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office on 12th May and became available to hon. Members through the Vote Office on that day

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his policy towards the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Community that regulations emanating from the Community are directly applicable and create rights for individuals which the national judiciary is under obligation to uphold.

Mr. Rippon

The judgment which my hon. Friend appears to have in mind is in accordance with Her Majesty's Government's understanding of the effect of the European Economic Community Treaty. This understanding is reflected in the provisions of the European Communities Bill.

Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give an assurance that no part of the cost of entry into the European Economic Community of the Republic of Ireland will be borne by the United Kingdom, either directly or indirectly.

Mr. Rippon

In the enlarged Community as in the present Community there will be an interaction of costs and advantages between member states. So far as the United Kingdom is concerned Her Majesty's Government believe that the advantages of membership outweigh the costs.

Mr. Shore

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will list the subject matter of the approximately 15 Instruments which the Government intends to lay in 1972 under existing legislation to meet its obligations if the United Kingdom joins the European Economic Communities.

Mr. Rippon

It is expected that in 1972 instruments under existing legislation will be needed to deal with the following subjects:

Concessionary allowances on customs duties payable by travellers.

Free movement and employment of persons.

Taking of evidence for proceedings before the European Court.

Rules of procedure for references to the European Court and far enforcement of the Court's orders.

Operation of the National Coal Board overseas.

Film levy and film registration modifications.

Status of the European Investment Bank under the Trustee Investments Act 1961.

Access to our coastal waters by fishing vessels.

Extension of disabled persons' rights to cover community nationals.

Extension of the powers of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration to cover the Intervention Board for Agricultural Produce.

Disqualification of members of the Intervention Board for Agricultural Produce from sitting as Members of Parliament.

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