HC Deb 22 December 1976 vol 923 c195W
Mr. John Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers held in Brussels on 20th December.

Dr. Owen

I made an oral statement on 21st January on the fisheries questions which were discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council on 20th December.

In addition, meeting as a Conference of member States, the Foreign Ministers formally confirmed the appointment of Mr. Jenkins as President of the new Commission which takes office on 1st January. They also appointed five Vice-Presidents of the Commission as follows:

  • Mr. Gundelach (Denmark).
  • Mr. Haferkamp (Federal Republic of Germany).
  • Sr. Natali (Italy).
  • M. Ortoli (France).
  • Mr. Vredeling (Netherlands).

A meeting of the EEC /Turkey Associaciation Council at ministerial level was also held on 20th December. Agreement was reached between the Community and Turkey on a number of outstanding issues under the Association Agreement.

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