HC Deb 21 July 1971 vol 821 cc292-3W
38. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will move to appoint a Select Committee of the House of Commons to inquire into and recommend methods whereby British Parliamentary representation of 36 Members of Parliament who will be required to attend the European Parliament in Strasbourg, if the United Kingdom joins the European Economic Community, can be achieved in accordance with their continuing to represent their British constituencies in this House.

Mr. Whitelaw

No. As my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has already informed the House, the composition of the British delegation to the European Parliament is not a matter which need be considered in detail until a decision has been taken on Britain's entry into the European Economic Community. I have, however, noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.—[Vol. 820, cc.89–90, 259.]

43. Mr. Goodhart

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will move to appoint a Select Committee of the House of Commons to inquire into the relationship between the British Parliament and the European Communities.

Mr. Whitelaw

Not at this stage.