European Coal and Steel Community Budget

HC Deb 20 March 1979 vol 964 cc555-6W

Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry to which Vote the special contribution of approximately £3.3 million to the European Coal and Steel Community budget for 1978 will be charged, in accordance with European Communities (Definition of Treaties) ECSC Decision on Supplementary Revenues Order 1979.

Mr. Les Huckfield

In accordance with the provisions of section 2(3) of the European Communities Act 1972, this contribution is being paid out of the Consolidated Fund.