§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will raise with Commissioner Ripa di Meana the issue of the extent to which the Commission intends to exercise powers relating to his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryThe European Commission's powers and functions and its relationship with the Governments of member states are set out in the treaties establishing the European Communities. I encourage constructive communication between my Department and the Commission's directorate general XI.