HC Deb 12 November 1998 vol 319 c261W
Ms Perham

To ask the President of the Council when she will publish the Government's proposals for improving the arrangements for the Parliamentary scrutiny of European business; and if she will make a statement. [59592]

Mrs. Beckett

I have today published a White Paper entitled "The Scrutiny of European Business" (Cm 4095) and placed copies in the Libraries of both Houses. This document confirms the Government's commitment to effective scrutiny by Parliament of business across all three pillars of European Union activity, and sets out the key elements for an enhanced system. I have today also announced that a debate will be held on Tuesday 17 November to approve the procedural changes outlined in the White Paper, which the Government hope can be introduced from the beginning of the next Parliamentary Session.