HC Deb 24 October 1983 vol 47 c6W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Attorney-General on how many occasions in each of the calendar years 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983 to date United Kingdom courts have referred cases to the Court of the European Community before making judgment; and where such cases are listed for public inspection.

The Solicitor-General

Six references were made by United Kingdom courts in 1980; five in 1981; four in 1982; and five in 1983 to date. References to the European Court are published in theOfficial Journal of the European Communities.