HC Deb 27 June 1973 vol 858 c334W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if, in view of the fact that the process of law-making in the Common Market is done in secret, he will formulate proposals for open law-making procedures in the Common Market.

Mr. John Davies

The Government will continue to ensure that the House is informed of all proposals for Council instruments as soon as they are put forward. But the proceedings of the Council must normally be regarded as confidential.

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