§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list all the European Community meetings on matters concerning his Department held in 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988.
§ Mr. Ridley[holding answer 8 May 1989]: The European Council met on three occasions in 1985 and 1988 and twice in 1986 and 1987. The Environment Council met formally on four occasions in 1985, three in 1986, four in 1987 and four in 1988. There were also occasional informal meetings of Environment Ministers. In addition, there were numerous meetings of officials. Information on the number of such meetings could be provided only at disproportionate cost.