European Community Committee of the Regions

HC Deb 16 March 1993 vol 221 cc125-6W

Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what basis Her Majesty's Government have offered to endeavour to secure six seats for Scotland in the proposed Committee of the Regions; and what numbers he plans to allocate to Wales, Northern Ireland and England, respectively.

Mr. Garel-Jones

No final decisions have been taken on the allocation of seats between the different parts of the United Kingdom. However, the Government will wish to ensure that Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England are all appropriately represented on the Committee.

Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement outlining the report-back procedures offered to Wales in connection with the proposed Committee of the Regions; and what cost will be involved in these procedures.

Mr. Garel-Jones

Consultations on arrangements continue. The costs will depend on final decisions.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will specify the proposed representation of the United Kingdom delegation for the Committee of the Regions for(a) each of the English standard regions, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales and (d) Northern Ireland.

Mr. Garel-Jones

No final decisions have been taken on the allocation of seats between the different parts of the United Kingdom.