HL Deb 03 February 2000 vol 609 c54WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will introduce a practice for Ministers to inform Parliament whether they consider that primary and secondary legislation being considered by Parliament is compatible with the obligations of the UK under European Community law. [HL398]

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)

This is not necessary. The Government support the rule of law in the European Union and will not put legislation before Parliament which they consider to be incompatible with the United Kingdom's obligations under EC law