HC Deb 25 July 1984 vol 64 cc633-4W
94. Mr. Foulkes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what measures he is prepared to accept as representing effective control of the expenditure of the European Community.

Mr. Ian Stewart

We are currently examining, with other member states, all possible ways of implementing an effective budget discipline regime. It would not be appropriate to comment further on the United Kingdom's approach at this stage.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The following table compares my Department's voted expenditure on renewable forms of energy with that of nuclear power development over the five years 1979–80 to 1983–84:

95. Mr. Jim Callaghan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he has taken at the Council of Ministers to seek to ensure that the Community avoids bankruptcy later this year.

Mr. Ian Stewart

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Enfield, North (Mr. Eggar) on 24 July, at columns 551–52, about the outcome of the Budget Council on the 18–20 July.