§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement outlining the implications for the United Kingdom of the signature by the United Kingdom of the solemn declaration of European union, which includes a commitment to harmonise social security systems.
§ Dr. BoysonThe United Kingdom supports the statement in paragraph 3.1.1 of the solemn declaration that effective action in the social field to alleviate unemployment should be taken by means of, among other things, improved harmonisation of social security systems. This does not involve any change in current policy.