§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what veto powers are currently available to EC member states on matters of national interest under the Luxembourg compromise.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesThe Luxembourg compromise states
Where, in the case of decisions which may be taken by majority vote on a proposal of the Commission, very important interests of one or more partners are at stake, the Members of the Council will endeavour, within a reasonable time, to reach solutions which can be adopted by all the Members of the Council while respecting their mutual interests and those of the Community, in accordance with Article 2 of the Treaty".