European Union (Reform) (Hansard, 5 March 1999)

HC Deb 05 March 1999 vol 326 c940W 940W

§ Mr. Cox
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list his priorities for the reform of European Union institutions. [73571]

§ Ms Quin
Our overriding priority is to ensure that the enlarged Union has institutions which are effective, accountable and transparent. We also attach particular importance to making the Commission's resource and personnel management practices more effective and transparent.