§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Prime Minister what proposals he has to harmonise the British electoral system for European parliamentary elections with those of the other EC member states; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterWe have no proposals at present to change the way in which members of the European Parliament are elected in Great Britain or in Northern Ireland. Any proposals which the European Parliament puts forward for a uniform electoral procedure will be considered on their merits.