§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest position regarding progress on European Community Council of Ministers' draft directive (78) 449; when it was last discussed by the Committee of Permanent Representatives; and whether it is proposed to take any further action on this matter.
§ Sir George YoungThere has been no progress since the proposed European Community Framework Directive (78) 449 was last discussed by the Committee of Permanent Representatives on 27 April 1983. Any further action on the proposal rests with the President of the Council, soon to be Ireland.