HC Deb 24 July 1985 vol 83 cc589-90W
59. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish a White Paper setting out the implications for the United Kingdom of the proposals to establish a treaty on European union which are now to be considered by a special meeting of the Council of Ministers; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The intergovernmental conference has been called "for the purpose of determining by common accord the amendments to be made to the European Economic Community treaty". We shall consider proposals for change carefully. Our attitude will depend on whether they help achieve the practical changes necessary to improve the way the Community works. I have no plans to publish a White Paper.

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