§ 26. Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been received from other EC countries on the progress of Britain's ratification of the Maastricht treaty.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesThe process of ratification of the Maastricht treaty in all member states was discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council on 9 November. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs explained that the Government are committed to ratifying the treaty, and will make a start on the Committee stage of the Maastricht Bill before the Edinburgh European Council.
§ 36. Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what measures he has taken to inform the United Kingdom public about the treaty of Maastricht and the single market in the EC.
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Mr. Garet-JonesThe Government have published the text of the treaty, two memoranda to Parliament and, on 10 November, a short booklet on the Community and the Maastricht treaty, including a section on the advantages of the single market. This is being distributed free on request. A further memorandum explaining the main elements in the treaty will be available to Parliament before the Committee stage starts.