§ Mr. Dubsasked the Paymaster General which European Economic Community Governments have opposed the implementation of the European Economic Community draft directive on parental leave; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeAt the December Social Affairs Council of Ministers meeting which I attended, several member states apart from the United Kingdom indicated that they had difficulties with various aspects of the proposal. After a broad discussion, the Luxembourg President concluded that no agreement could be reached on the draft directive. Neither at this nor at any previous Council has a vote been taken.