§ 32. Mr. ForthTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last met members of the European Parliament.
§ Mrs. ChalkerMy right hon. and learned Friend met Lord Plumb, President of the European Parliament, on 29 June. We both also maintain regular contact with other members of the European Parliament. My right hon. and learned Friend hosted a reception for the joint colloquy between the European Democratic Group and the group of the European People's party on 30 June. I spoke to a session of the joint colloquy on the same day.
§ 57. Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last met the President of the European Parliament; and what matters were discussed.
§ Mrs. ChalkerMy right hon. and learned Friend met Lord Plumb on 29 June. They discussed the results of the Hanover European Council and current issues involving the Council and the European Parliament.