HC Deb 06 February 1975 vol 885 c597W
45. Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what matters are now not subject to the new Luxembourg disagreement procedure, as set out in paragraph 6 of the official communiqué of the Heads of State meeting of 10th December last, which would have justified non-agreement prior to this change of arrangement.

Mr. Hattersley

Member States are free to maintain their positions regarding the Luxembourg compromise. Each Government will decide for themselves which matters involve important national interests.