HC Deb 19 January 1984 vol 52 c290W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he proposes to take following the default by the European Economic Community on the payment of £42 million due to Her Majesty's Government on 1 January.

Mr. Ian Stewart

My right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary wrote to the President of the Commission on 3 January asking him to make proposals for early payment of the outstanding sum.