§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made on bringing the matter of a uniform electoral procedure before the Council of Ministers.
§ Mr. MayhewThe Foreign Affairs Council decided at its meeting on 26 April that the European Parliament's proposals for a uniform electoral procedure should be examined by a working party of experts reporting back to the Council in due course. The experts are continuing their work.
§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government toward the proposals recommended by the European Parliament on a uniform electoral procedure.
§ Mr. MayhewThe proposals are being considered.