§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions have taken place in the European Environment Council on the proposed European Community directive for harmonising and rationalising reports on the implementation of certain directives relating to the environment—Com (90) 287 final—dated 26 July; what consideration has been given to that directive by the European Parliament and the European Community economic and social committee; and when he expects the Environment Council to take a decision on the Commission proposal.
§ Mr. TrippierThe proposal has not yet been discussed in the Environment Council. The European Parliament690W and the economic and social committee have not yet given their opinions on the proposed directive. It is for the EC presidency to decide when the proposal will be discussed at Environment Council.