§ 20. Mr. RiddickTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will be prepared to consider handing over any further powers to the European Union and its institutions as part of the negotiations during next year's intergovernmental conference. [30914]
§ Mr. David DavisWe see no case for any extension of Community competence at the forthcoming intergovernmental conference.
§ 21. Sir Roger MoateTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement about preparations for the forthcoming intergovernmental conference. [30915]
§ Mr. DavisWe are continuing to develop Britain's approach to the intergovernmental conference. The study group which will prepare for the IGC has begun its work. Its next meeting is on 10 and 11 July.