HC Deb 26 June 1997 vol 296 c587W
Sir Richard Body

To ask the President of the Council what percentage of Bills introduced into Parliament in(a) 1976, (b) 1986 and (c) 1996 had the European Union as their legislative source; and if she will take steps to introduce a physical distinction in the publication of such Bills in the future. [4466]

Mrs. Ann Taylor

Very few Bills are introduced with the primary purpose of implementing European Community legislation, although on occasions Bills will include clauses the purpose of which is to implement European Community obligations. Detailed information in the form requested is not readily available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. I have no plans to introduce a physical distinction in the publication of such Bills.