HC Deb 12 February 1981 vol 998 c401W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much the United Kingdom has received in rebate from the European Economic Community in respect of 1980; and what additonal sum falls to be paid to the United Kingdom before 31 March in terms of the 30 May 1980 agreement at the Council of Ministers.

Mr. Lawson

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is yet in a position to indicate the United Kingdom's net contribution to the European Economic Community in 1980; and what estimate he has made of the revised net contribution for 1980 if the European Economic Community rebates agreed on 30 May are fully honoured.

Mr. Lawson

The United Kingdom's net payment to the Community budget during 1980 was £705.5 million. An estimate of our net contribution in respect of the 1980 budget, taking account of the May 1980 agreement, will be published next month in the public expenditure White Paper.