HC Deb 27 February 1978 vol 945 cc17-8W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Attorney-General what discussions have already taken place in the EEC Council of Ministers concerning the reciprocal enforcement of court judgments, as proposed in Council Document R/2962/76; and when these proposals are likely to be considered again.

The Solicitor-General

No discussions have taken place in the EEC Council of Ministers on the proposed arrangements for the accession of the new member States to the EEC Judgments Convention contained in Council Document R/2962/76. These proposals will next be considered by a working party of experts on 10th-14th April 1978.

Mr. Spearing

asked the Attorney-General which, if any, of the organisations and bodies named in his Written Answer, Official Report, 25th January, column 607, have made objections to, or criticisms of, the terms contained in EEC Council Document R/2963/76 concerning reciprocal enforcement of court judgments in member States.

The Solicitor-General

When the organisations and bodies to which my hon. Friend refers were asked for their views, it was expressly stated that the consultations should be treated as of a confidential nature, and I am not therefore at liberty to answer my hon. Friend's Question.

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