§ Mr. MarlowTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 26 April,Official Report, column 125, on the powers of the European Commission, in what way he wishes the Commission to become more accountable.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryPowers exist to hold the European Commission to account, notably under articles 140, 143, 144 and 158 of the treaty of Rome. It is right that the Commission should be fully accountable for its actions and these treaty provisions need to be rigorously applied.