§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the organisations he has consulted to date on the draft European co-operative statute adopted by the European Commission in December 1991.
§ Mr. Nelson[holding answer 11 May 1992]: No consultation document has yet been issued by the Treasury and Registry of Friendly Societies will shortly be producing one as part of a formal consultation exercise. The intention is to seek views from a wide range of interested parties.
§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what response he has received to date on the draft European co-operative statute.
§ Mr. Nelson[holding answer 11 May 1992]: I have so far received submissions and views from a variety of organisations. A formal consultation exercise is due to begin shortly, which will seek the views of a wide range of interested parties.