HC Deb 11 January 1994 vol 235 cc187-8W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the President of the Board of Trade which United Kingdom representatives are members of the European Commission and EURATOM special scientists group on atomic energy questions; for how long they have been members of the group; and if he will set out the part played by Her Majesty's Government in the choice of United Kingdom members of the group.

Mr. Eggar

The last five-year mandate of EURATOM's Scientific and Technical Committee—STC —expired on 31 March 1993. A Council decision confirming the membership of the STC for the next period to March 1998 is expected shortly. Renewal of the mandate will be announced in theOfficial Journal of the European Communities.