HC Deb 07 May 1973 vol 856 cc15-6W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer where full details of the EEC Budget for 1973 are published.

Mr. Nott

In the Official Journal of the European Communities, 15th year, No. L307, dated 31st December 1972. The French text is in the House of Commons Library. The English version should be available shortly.

Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make it his policy to seek to ensure a regular oppor- tunity for the House of Commons to consider the EEC Budget in future.

Mr. Nott

Her Majesty's Government will be prepared to consider this question in the light of any recommendations made by the Select Committee on European Communities Secondary Legislation.