§ Mr. Maddenasked the Lord President of the Council if he will give an assurance that any draft EEC standard, either in the form of an EEC directive or draft regulation, will be presented to Parliament before any British approval of such a directive or draft regulation is granted; and if he will also ensure that the maximum consultation occurs with all interested parties before such a directive or draft regulation is published.
§ Mr. FootAll draft EEC proposals (for legislation are considered by the Scrutiny Committee and debates are arranged on their recommendation. It is the Government's policy to consult interested parties before such legislation is adopted.