§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Prime Minister when the ratification process of the association agreement between the European Communities and the Republic of Poland will be completed; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe association agreement will be concluded between the Republic of Poland, the European Community and its member states. It therefore requires ratification by the Parliaments of member states and the Polish Parliament. The European Parliament must also give its assent. I hope that these procedures can be completed quickly.