HC Deb 17 March 1993 vol 221 c313W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on his discussions with Commissioner Millan on additionality and bringing matching European funds to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Sainsbury

As agreed with the Commission the treatment of receipts from the European regional development fund in the United Kingdom's public expenditure system will be made more transparent. From 1 April public expenditure cover will be made available automatically and in full for all forecast receipts.

Commissioner Millan wrote on 8 February seeking assurance that full arrangements will be in place to implement the agreement. He has been so assured.

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