§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he last met the European Environment Commissioner; and what was discussed.
§ Mr. TrippierMy right hon. Friend met Commissioner Ripa di Meana at the meeting of the Environment Council on 22 March. The outcome of these discussions was reported in my right hon. Friend's reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Gedling (Mr. Mitchell) on 27 March.