HC Deb 23 June 1986 vol 100 c51W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what amount he estimates the European Economic Community will exceed the total of expenditure determined by the strict budgetary controls in the calendar year 1986; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brooke

Total expenditure contained in the European Communities budget will depend on the outcome of discussion on the new 1986 budget which is due to begin shortly after the European Court has delivered its judgment on the 1986 budget dispute.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it remains the policy of Her Majesty's Government that the terms of the 4 December 1984 agreement in relation to the adjustments in future years for overspending by the European Economic Community beyond the strict budgetary controls should be applied by the Council of Ministers.

Mr. Brooke

Yes.