§ Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what responsibilities he has to the European Assembly; and how long he has had them.
§ Mrs. ChalkerIn accordance with normal practice, my right hon. and learned Friend has, as President-in-Office of the Council of Ministers, presented the United Kingdom presidency's objectives to the European Parliament and will report on results achieved at the end of the presidency. Either he or I, or one of my other colleagues, will answer questions at the European Parliament's monthly question time.