HC Deb 18 December 1991 vol 201 cc180-1W
16. Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what specific plans he has for when the United Kingdom next has the presidency of the European Community; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Garel-Jones

Detailed plans for the United Kingdom presidency will be made nearer the time in the light of progress during the Portuguese presidency. Among the issues likely to be at the top of the United Kingdom's agenda are completion of a liberal single market by the end of 1992 and preparations for the future enlargement of the Community. There will be a number of events connected with our presidency including a European organ festival in Bolton.

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