HC Deb 11 December 1989 vol 163 cc457-8W
46. Mr. Aitken

To ask the Lord President of the Council if he expects to bring forward any proposals that will allow Members of the European Parliament to participate in committees or any other proceedings of the House.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

I have no plans at this stage to bring forward such proposals. However, the report of the Select Committee on Procedure on the scrutiny of European legislation published on 30 November contains recommendations on developing the links between Parliament and MEPs. I cannot comment on detailed points in the report at this stage, but I have already assured the House that the Goverment will look carefully and constructively at all the report's recommendations.