§ Mr. WarrenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made and what issues remain unresolved concerning the acceptance between the United Kingdom and other nations of the European Community of each other's professional qualifications in each other's countries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeThe higher education diplomas directive was adopted in December 1988 for implementation by 4 January 1991. In August 1989 the Commission proposed a further directive for a second general system for the recognition of professional education and training which is intended to complement the first. This proposal remains under discussion.