HC Deb 30 April 1981 vol 3 cc451-2W
11. Sir Anthony Meyer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has had with European Economic Community Finance Ministers on restructuring the European Economic Community budget so as to provide a permanent formula for equitable national contributions.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

We have had useful informal contacts. The Commission will report in June, and formal discussions will begin thereafter.

Mr. Marlow

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the net United Kingdom contribution to the 1981 European Economic Community budget.

Mr. Lawson

The latest estimate is that published in "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1981–82 to 1983–84"—Cmnd. 8175.