HC Deb 01 May 1984 vol 59 c99W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Prime Minister, pursuant to her reply of 10 February, Official Report, column 801, regarding the default by the Common Market on the payment of £42,000,000 due to Her Majesty's Government on 31 December 1983 in respect of the outstanding rebate for 1982, what action is now available to Her Majesty's Government to secure this payment; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

We have already taken this matter up formally with the Commission and the Presidency. It remains our aim to resolve this problem in the current negotiation.