§ Mr. Norman Lamontasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the Government plan to make any representations in the Council of Ministers about the proposed pay for European Members of Parliament.
§ Mr. TomlinsonWe have made clear our view that this is a matter which should be decided before the first elections are held and which needs full and careful consideration by the member States. Consultation continues among member States under the auspices of the Council of Ministers.