§ Mr. CashTo ask the Lord President of the Council what plans there are to hold a conference of Parliaments of EC member states during the United Kingdom presidency of the EC.
§ Mr. NewtonHeads of State and Government reaffirmed at the special European Council in Birmingham the importance they attach to the conference of Parliaments. Preparatory discussions are taking place under the United Kingdom presidency to do the groundwork for a conference, which may take place in 1993. Detailed arrangements are being discussed through the usual channels.