§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the reply by his hon. Friend the Minister of State, Official Report, 11 February, column 30, why it is necessary for Mr. Adam Fergusson, in his capacity as special adviser on European Community Affairs, to maintain contact with the European Assembly on non-Community issues; and if he will specify the non-Community issues involved.
§ Mr. RifkindThe non-Community issues referred to in my reply on 11 February at column30 include those dealt with by the Ten (eg political co-operation) in which the European Parliament has an interest. These are matters of importance to this country and it is right that our views should be fully taken into account in the European Parliament.