§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister when he last communicated with his counterparts in other EC countries over the proposed ratification of the Maastricht treaty by the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 12 March 1993]: I last discussed ratification of the Maastricht treaty with my European Community colleagues collectively at the Edinburgh European Council on 11 and 12 December 1992. I have since reaffirmed to our partners our commitment to ratify the treaty, most recently in my meeting with the Prime Minister of Denmark on 9 March.