HC Deb 12 July 1973 vol 859 cc409-10W
50. Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is now the practice of Her Majesty's Government regarding the publication of policy statements by individual Departments prior to the consideration of such policies by the EEC Council of Ministers.

Mr. John Davies

The practice is likely to vary according to the circumstances and merits of each case. The recommendations of the Select Committee on European Community Secondary Legislation may also have a bearing on the procedures to be adopted.