HC Deb 07 July 1987 vol 119 c101W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Prime Minister if she has yet decided which Minister or Ministers will be presenting the United Kingdom's case before the European Court of Justice on 15 September on the case initiated by the European Economic Community Commission that Her Majesty's Government should cease to zero rate new house building, gas, electricity, news services and protective clothing and footwear; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

These are legal proceedings, and in accordance with normal practice the United Kingdom will be represented at the European Court of Justice by counsel instructed by the Treasury Solicitor.

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