HC Deb 23 June 1994 vol 245 cc268-9W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what view Her Majesty's Government have about Greece vetoing a proposed EC loan to Albania; whether he will ensure that Her Majesty's Government support such assistance to Albania; if he will discuss the issue with representatives of the Greek Government; and if he will make a statement;

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress there has been on removing the Greek Government's blockage on European Union aid to Albania.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

We support the Commission proposal for macro-economic assistance to Albania in the form of a 35 mecu grant. We regret the delay in agreeing the Commission proposal and hope that the terms of this assistance will be agreed soon.

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