HC Deb 16 December 1980 vol 996 cc156-7W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many EEC directives or regulations which are at present in force were resisted by his Department before their implementation.

Mr. Heseltine

Proposals for Council directives or regulations are subject to negotiation, during which substantial amendments may be made before they are adopted by the Council. Once a directive or regulation has been adopted, it is not the Government's policy to oppose its implementation.

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many representations he has received from (a) business men, (b) trade associations, (c) trades unions and (d) the general public against EEC policy, directives or regulations since membership.

Mr. Heseltine

This information is not readily available in the form requested and could not be provided without disproportionate cost.