§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what limit on (a) overall and (b) agricultural spending has been set by the European Economic Community Council of Ministers for 1987; and how this compares with the equivalent figures for 1986;
(2) if he will estimate (a) overall and (b) agricultural spending by the European Economic Community in 1986; what were the limits on spending set in 1985; what are the implications for the budgetary discipline framework agreed at Fontainebleau; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.