HC Deb 14 July 1976 vol 915 c200W
53. Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek to reduce the level of expenditure on British membership of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the River Rhine.

Dr. Gilbert

As I told my hon. Friend on 5th November 1975, I shall continue to keep expenditure at the minimum level consistent with our treaty obligations and our interests.