§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Prime Minister under what arrangements the forthcoming European Council Meeting in Dublin on 28 April was called; what procedural rules will apply; when the agenda will be announced; and if she will place in the Library any document presented to that meeting for its consideration.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 23 April 1990]: The meeting on 28 April is not a formal European Council, but a special informal meeting of Heads of State and Government. It was called to consider the implications for the Community of developments in central and eastern Europe, in particular, progress towards German unification. It will also look at preparations for the CSCE summit. There may be discussion of institutional reform. The agenda, and any papers, for discussion will be a matter for the presidency.