§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the last occasion on which the European Community's Council for Cooperation with Israel met; what frequency of meetings was originally envisaged; and what steps he is taking to have a meeting called.
§ Mr. RifkindThe European Community/Israel Co-operation Council last met on 20 February this year. The 1975 agreement between the European Community and Israel envisages that the Co-operation Council should meet "at least once a year". It is for the presidency, in consultation with the Israeli Government, to determine when to convene a further meeting.