§ Ms. QuinTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he next expects to have discussions with other EC member states and the European Commission on the proposed Council regulation amending regulation (EEC) No. 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community and regulation (EEC) No. 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing regulation (EEC) 1408/71; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BurtWe have no current plans to discuss these draft amending regulations personally with other EC member states or the European Commission. However, officials are taking part in negotiations on behalf of my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, within the normal Community machinery. Once these negotiations have been completed, reference will be made to the Council of Ministers for final approval by all member states.