§ 21. Sir Russell JohnstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which are the principal issues on which Her Majesty's Government are at variance with all other members of the European Union in respect of the intergovernmental conference. [4607]
§ Mr. David DavisThe intergovernmental conference will continue until mid-1997. Good progress is being made, but it is too soon to draw up the sort of balance sheet sought by the hon. Gentleman.
§ 29. Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what preparations his Department is making for the British presidency of the European Union in 1998 in respect of implementing the decisions of the intergovernmental conference. [4616]
§ Mr. DavisIt is too soon to say what, if any, measures will need to be taken as a result of the intergovernmental conference.
§ 35. Mr. Kevin HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the agenda for the next European Council with particular reference to preparations for the intergovernmental conference. [4622]
§ Mr. DavisThe December European Council will discuss an outline for a draft revision of the treaties, which the Irish presidency is preparing.