HC Deb 07 December 1983 vol 50 c178W
60. Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made towards a permanent reform of the financing of the Community budget.

61. Mr. Dykes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Athens summit meeting of the European Council in connection with reform of the Community budget.

62. Mr. Beaumont-Dark

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on recent discussions in the European Community on the financial requirements of the Community in 1984.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The Community failed at Athens to come to grips with this and other fundamental issues. We shall continue our efforts to ensure that it does so.