HC Deb 03 February 1988 vol 126 c634W
34. Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on political development on the EEC in 1988 to date.

Mrs. Chalker

Negotiations have concentrated on the future financing of the Community. We have made it clear that effective and binding control over Community spending is essential to any agreement.