§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement outlining the basis on which consideration is being given to the appointment of the President of the European Commission for a further period of over two years; and what is the specific section of the relevant EC treaty which permits the extended period.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesThe next President of the Commission will be appointed for two years in accordance with the provisions of article 161 of the treaty of Rome
The President and the six Vice-Presidents of the Commission shall be appointed from among its members for a term of two years in accordance with the same procedure as that laid down for the appointment of members of the Commission. Their appointment may be renewed".