Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government have given their agreement to the proposals of the European Parliament to purchase permanent premises at 2 Queen Anne's gate, London, at what stage the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is given an opportunity to express its opinion on such a proposal within the Community institutions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarNo. The building at present is leased by the European Parliament. It is for the Parliament to decide how to allocate its expenditure within the limits set by the EC Budget agreed annually by the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament.