§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many times he has attended the Council of Ministers in Brussels during the last 12 months.
§ Mr. Alec JonesMy right hon. and learned Friend attended a Council of Ministers on 28th June 1977, during the United Kingdom's Presidency, when he took the Chair at the Council of Ministers (Social Affairs). Last April my hon. Friend the Member for Flint, East (Mr. Jones) attended the Council of Ministers (Agriculture) in Luxembourg on his behalf. My right hon. and learned Friend further visited Brussels in November 1977 for discussion with various commissioners.