§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which European Economic Community states supported the Commission's proposals on the 1987 budget at the European Economic Community Budget Council on 16 January.
§ Mr. BrookeI regret that details of the internal proceedings of Council meetings are confidential. I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 27 January at column283 reporting the outcome of the 16 January Budget Council.