§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the European Commission462W about the investigation by the EU's external relations inspection unit into the expenses of Jean Pierre Derisbourg.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe attach the utmost importance to encouraging sound financial management in the institutions of the Community, and will insist on appropriate action whenever instances of fraud or mismanagement are apparent. Within the Council, we have pressed the Commission for a report on its investigation into the matter raised by the hon. Member.