HC Deb 27 October 1981 vol 10 c332W
26. Mr. Rippon

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress is being made towards the enactment of the European Foundation on the basis agreed by the Heads of State and Government in Rome in March 1977 and in Copenhagen in April 1978; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. William Shelton:

The Government look forward to further discussion at an early date of the issues that have so far prevented the establishment of the foundation and are certainly ready to consider constructively with our partners any proposals put forward by them for resolving the difficulties.