HC Deb 21 January 1987 vol 108 cc598-600W
28. Mr. Watts

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress made during Britain's presidency of the European Community in promoting the Community's position in international affairs.

67. Sir Anthony Meyer

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress made during Britain's presidency of the European Community in promoting the Community's position in international affairs.

80. Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress made during Britain's presidency of the European Community in promoting the Community's position in international affairs.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The Twelve spoke and acted together on a wide range of international issues during the British presidency. Significant achievements during the period included—Common action against Syria's involvement in terrorism which I announced on 10 November. —Active cooperation on East/West issues, in particular, in achieving the successful outcome of the Stockholm conference. —A Common position on South Africa based on promoting peaceful change through national dialogue.

A fuller list of presidency achievements has been placed in the Library of the House.

39. Mr. Galley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the main achievements of the United Kingdom's presidency of the European Economic Community.

56. Mr. Favell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on achievements secured during Britain's presidency of the European Community.

68. Mr. Mates

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on achievements secured during Britain's presidency of the European Community.

69. Mrs. Kellett-Bowman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on achievements secured during Britain's presidency of the European Community.

79. Mr. Normanton

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on achievements secured during Britain's presidency of the European Community.

91. Sir Anthony Kershaw

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on achievements secured during Britain's presidency of the European Community.

Mrs. Chalker

A full account of achievements under the United Kingdom presidency has been placed in the Library of the House.

Among the most important, I would emphasise:

  • —The crucial importance of agreement on Common Agricultural Policy reform;
  • —The adoption of more internal market measures than in any previous half year; and
  • —The adoption of an action programme for employment growth and agreement on measures to help small businesses.

40. Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress made during Britain's presidency of the European Community in tackling international terrorism.

44. Sir Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress made during Britain's presidency of the European Community in tackling international terrorism.

51. Sir Philip Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress made during Britain's presidency of the European Community in tackling international terrorism.

59. Mr. Butterfill

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress made during Britain's presidency of the European Community in tackling international terrorism.

Mr. Eggar

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply that I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Leicester, East (Mr. Bruinvels) on 12 January,Official Report, Vol. 108, col. 7.

82. Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what have been the achievements of his presidency of the European Council of Ministers in relation to gaining a settlement of the conflict between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples.

Mr. Renton

We have remained in close touch with the parties to the conflict and have played an active part in the search for a settlement. The European Community aid and trade measures for the occupied territories announced on 27 October, which we fully support, should encourage economic development and improve the atmosphere for negotiations.