§ Mr. CohenTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the plans he has to make progress on the draft directive on data protection and telecommunications in the period 1 July to 31 December; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeighThe Commission is at present considering its proposals in the light of the European Parliament's opinion, which was adopted on 13 March. The possibilities for progress on the directive will be considered once the Commission has submitted its revised proposal to the Council.