HC Deb 20 May 1993 vol 225 cc249-50W
Mr. Barnes

To ask the Prime Minister what advice has been given to all Departments concerning the recording of answers to be published in theOfficial Report to parliamentary questions of all votes in meetings of the EC's Council of Ministers; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

All Departments are being advised that statements to the House following meetings of the Council of Ministers should include details of the vote, whenever a formal vote is taken in Council, or should record that no formal votes were taken.