HC Deb 28 November 1980 vol 994 c200W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, as a contribution to the reduction of bureaucracy and administration at home and within the EEC, he will arrange to deduct the rebates from the United Kingdom's net contribution from the sums which he transmits to the European Economic Community; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lawson

No. That would not be compatible with the arrangements negotiated on 30 May and subsequently.