§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will state his policy in respect of the proposals in each substantive clause of the European Union (Public Information) Bill.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesThe Government have made information on the Maastricht treaty readily available to the public. The treaty was published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office on 7 May. Before publication, copies were supplied to Parliament in large numbers, and to the public on demand from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Memoranda were produced by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Her Majesty's Treasury outlining the content of the treaty. These are also available from Her Majesty's Stationery office. The Government are considering whether to issue additional information about the treaty and its benefits.