§ 34. Miss McintoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the timetable for adopting Agenda 2000 with regard to enlargement. [54321]
§ Ms QuinThe Cardiff European Council agreed to adopt the Agenda 2000 proposals by June 1999. The reform of key policies is essential if enlargement is to be successful. The accession process is making good progress. The date of the first accessions will depend on the speed and success of the applicants' continuing preparations.