Social and Economic Committee

HC Deb 23 October 1975 vol 898 cc280-1W

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what basis the United Kingdom nominations to the EEC Social and Economic Committee were made.

Mr. Hattersley

The EEC Treaty provides that the Economic and Social Committee shall consist of representatives of various categories of economic and social activity appointed in their personal capacity. Membership is in three groups representing employers, employees and other interests. In selecting candidates for nomination the Government's concern is to find, after consultation with appropriate representative bodies, people most suitable for the job, having regard to qualifications, experience and willingness to serve.