European Commission (London Office)

HC Deb 06 December 1995 vol 268 cc251-2W

Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many staff are employed at the London office of the European Commission. [2989]

Mr. David Davis

This information is available from the European Commission office at:

No. 8 Storey's Gate

LONDON

SWIP 3AT

Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs by what authority the London office of the European Commission produces and circulates pro-European Union information, with particular reference to circulation to schools; and if he will make a statement. [2990]

Mr. Davis

The Commission office in London produces and circulates information about the European Union on its own authority. Resources for Commission activities are agreed by the Council and European Parliament, acting as the budgetary authority.