HC Deb 23 January 1985 vol 71 c445W
47. Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the criteria for appointment as a vice-president of the European Economic Community Commission.

Mr. Rifkind

Provisions for the appointment of Commission vice-presidents by common accord of the Governments of the members states are laid down in Articles 11 and 14 of the merger treaty.