HC Deb 21 July 1980 vol 989 c27W
34. Mr. Spearing

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what arrangements he intends to make for regular oral statements concerning forthcoming business at Council meetings of the European Economic Community.

Mr. St John-Stevas

I and my right hon. Friend are aware of the value placed by the House on regular oral statements and my right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal makes such statements on forthcoming European Community ministerial business as he considers appropriate.