§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what decisions were taken at the EU Ministerial Council on the internal market on 25 October; and what matters were voted upon. [5716]
§ Mr. LangMy right hon. Friend the Minister for Trade represented the UK at the Internal Market Council In Luxembourg on 25 October.
The Council adopted a resolution on the simplification and rationalisation of the Community's customs regulations and procedures. The Council also adopted a Council decision on negotiations with Norway on customs co-operation—Spain opposed.