§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Prime Minister if she is satisfied with the progress made by the European Economic Community Council of Heads of State and 99W Government in achieving reforms in the structure and policies of the European Economic Community; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterAlthough the European Council in Brussels on 19–20 March did not reach an agreement, it did make significant headway on all key issues in the post-Stuttgart negotiation, including progress towards effective control of Community expenditure and a lasting system for the fair sharing of financial burdens. We are continuing in our efforts to resolve the remaining differences so as to reach a settlement that we can commend to the House.