HC Deb 05 March 1986 vol 93 cc200-1W
77. Mr. Deakins

asked Chancellor of the Exchequer when the European Economic Community Council will next consider its legal action against the Assembly over the 1986 budget.

Mr. Brooke

The Council lodged its formal application with the Court on 10 February. It will consider the situation again once the European Parliament has taken the next step in the proceedings. The Parliament's defence has to be lodged by 12 March.