HC Deb 25 January 2002 vol 378 c1178W
Jeff Ennis

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what date has been set for the next round of talks under the Brussels Process; and what the time scale is for the end of talks. [30641]

Peter Hain

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for West Suffolk (Mr. Spring) on 5 December 2001,Official Report, column 311W. We propose to hold a further ministerial meeting of the Brussels Process shortly. It remains our intention to conclude a comprehensive agreement by the summer.

Jeff Ennis

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement to Parliament following the next round of talks under the Brussels Process. [30645]

Peter Hain

We will continue to ensure that the House is kept fully informed of progress under the Brussels Process.