HC Deb 06 March 1980 vol 980 cc341-2W
Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has attended any meetings of the European Council of Ministers of Transport; what contributions his Department has made to the formulation of Community transport policy; and whether he is satisfied that Northern Ireland transport interests are adequately covered by existing Community administrative arrangements.

Mr. Goodhart

The United Kingdom's interest is represented at meetings of the European Council of Ministers by the Minister of Transport and/or the Secretary of State for Trade as appropriate. The Northern Ireland Office and the Northern Ireland Department of the Environment are consulted and represent the interests of Northern Ireland as necessary when Community transport policy is being considered.

Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has considered the European Commission's pro

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