HC Deb 07 February 1996 vol 271 c235W
23. Mr. Nigel Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received concerning the admission of Eastern European countries to membership of the European Union. [12365]

Mr. David Davis

We receive many representations on this subject.

We make it clear that Britain is firmly committed to enlargement to the east, which is fundamental to Europe's security and prosperity.