§ Mr. Charles Irvingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will pursue a policy of having the European Parliament meeting at a permanent site.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe Government's view is still that it is essentially for the European Parliament itself to agree on a proposal. I understand that its Political Affairs Committee is considering the question and will make recommendations in due course. Until then I see no merit in any member State raising the issue.