§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made by the European Commission in the direction of setting up machinery for the formulation of European companies to reach across national frontiers.
§ Mr. John DaviesThe Commission of the European Communities submitted a proposed statute for the European company to the Council in June, 1970. The proposal was sent by the Council to the European Parliament and the Economic and Social Committee for their opinions. The Commission stated on 14th February, 1972, that, as soon as these opinions were known, it would examine its proposal with a view to making such amendments as might seem desirable.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what modifications the European Economic Community Commission contemplates in the interpretation of Articles 85 and 86 of the Rome Treaties, in the light of the German Federal Cartel Office's recent decision over fibres.
§ Mr. John DaviesI have no knowledge of any modifications which the Commission may be contemplating in the light of the decision.