§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact of the enlargement of the EEC to include countries in eastern Europe on the budget contributions of(a) the United Kingdom and (b) the Mediterranean countries.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe impact of accession to the EU by the countries of eastern Europe would depend on the circumstances under which that enlargement took place and on the extent to which Community policies were modified in advance of enlargement. The Government remain committed to further enlargement and to ensuring that it takes place on terms which are affordable to the Exchequer.