§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total of the excess of payments to the European Economic Community against rebates received since the United Kingdom's entry in 1972; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThe United Kingdom's net payments to the European Community in the period 1 January 1973 to 31 December 1983, taking into account refunds received, amounted to £4,777 million.