Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why he has cancelled the booking of Lancaster House, London by the services of the European Parliament, Luxembourg for a conference from 9 to 12 February; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Hamilton (Mr. Robertson) on Monday 9 February, at column 125.
Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the conditions for booking Lancaster House which apply to the eight political groups of the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeThe rule governing the use of Lancaster House under successive Governments is that a Government Minister must be involved in any meeting held there.