HC Deb 01 July 1992 vol 210 cc589-90W
27. Mr. Simon Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the principal objectives of the United Kingdom's presidency of the European Council.

Mr. Garel-Jones

The United Kingdom aims to run an efficient presidency. We shall pursue discussions on the ratification of the Maastricht treaty. Key themes will include the completion of the single market, the future financing negotiations, the successful conclusion of the GATT Uruguay round and developing relations with central and eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

37. Mr. Cran

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will outline the objectives of the forthcoming United Kingdom presidency of the European Community.

Mr. Garel-Jones

The United Kingdom aims to run an efficient presidency. We will pursue discussions on the ratification of the Maastricht treaty. Key themes will include the completion of the single market, the future financing negotiations, preparations for enlargement negotiations, the successful conclusion of the GATT Uruguay round and developing relations with central and eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

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