European Union Common Policies and Departmental Responsibilities

HL Deb 04 April 2001 vol 624 c119WA

Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will list those departments of state whose policies are not subject to common policies adopted by the European Union. [HL737]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)

All government departments have responsibility for some policy areas which are covered by common policies adopted by the European Union.