§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many EEC directives or regulations which are at present in force were resisted by his Department before their implementation.
§ Sir George YoungI regret that detailed information is not available in the form requested. Throughout Community discussions of individual proposals put forward by the Commission the Department's attitude is determined by an evaluation of where the United Kingdom's best interests lie in each case and often results in improvements to meet this end. Once a regulation or directive has been adopted, it is not the policy of the Government to oppose its implementation.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received from (a) business men, (b) trade associations, (c) trade unions and (d) the general public against EEC policy, directives or regulations since membership.
§ Sir George YoungI regret that the information requested is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.