§ 37. Mr. Tim Rentonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress he has made with his European colleagues towards producing an agreed recommendation for direct elections to the European Parliament.
§ 40. Mr. van Straubenzeeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on his policy towards direct elections to the European Assembly.
§ Mr. HattersleyCommunity negotiations have reached an advanced stage and there is a general wish to settle the major outstanding issues at the European Council on 12th and 13th July. Her Majesty's Government will be taking a full part at this meeting, influenced by the views of this House which emerge from the debate next Friday.