HC Deb 25 May 1979 vol 967 cc303-4W
Mr. Michael Shaw

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the United Kingdom will receive a payment out of the Community budget correcting mechanism in 1980; and, if so, what is the likely amount involved.

Mr. Lawson

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Michael Shaw

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in what years, and to what extent, the United Kingdom has met each of the qualifying criteria for payments under the Community budget correcting mechanism; and which of the further limitations relating to gross national product share and to the current account being in surplus were operative.

Mr. Lawson

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.