§ Mr. Cyril D. Townsendasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish in the Official Report a statement of forthcoming business in the European Community Council of Ministers.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe usual forecast was deposited in the House earlier today. At present, four meetings of the Council of Ministers are planned for July. The incoming Danish presidency has indicated that it may call meetings of the Council earlier than those scheduled.
The Economic and Finance Council is due to meet on 13 July. It is expected to consider the second quarterly review of the economic situation in the Community. The agenda may also include the effects on Spain and Portugal of the Council's decision to delay reimbursement to member states of losses incurred on the disposal of butter stocks; the Commission's proposals on the future financing of the Community; and the Economic Policy Committee's report on the Commission's 5-year financial forecast.
60WThe Agriculture Council is due to meet on 13–14 July to continue if necessary its discussion on the 1987 price fixing proposals.
The Foreign Affairs Council meets on 20–21 July. Discussions will cover the Commission's proposal for a regime to regulate the levels of radioactivity in food following a nuclear accident and developments in both EC/Japan and EC/US relations.
The Budget Council is due to discuss the 1988 Preliminary Draft Budget at its meeting scheduled for 23 July.