HC Deb 25 May 1972 vol 837 c481W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister for the Civil Service (1) when the English translation of Part 3, Community Institutions Regulation No. 2654/71/EEC of 11th December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament; in what way the adoption of this Regulation will affect Great Britain; and whether the House of Commons will be able to amend or reject same;

(2) when the English translation of Part 3, Community Institutions Regulation No. 2653/71/EEC of 11th December, 1971, became available to Members of Parliament; in what way the adoption of this Regulation will affect Great Britain; and whether the House of Commons will be able to amend or reject same.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

The English texts were published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office on 12th May, 1972, and became available to hon. Members through the Vote Office on that day. The Regulations increase the detached duty subsistence allowances for officials of the European Communities and their remuneration and pensions, and the remuneration of other servants of the Communities. British nationals to whom the Regulations apply will benefit; the obligation of Her Majesty's Government as regards such Regulations is governed by Article 189 of the EEC Treaty.