Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 29 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 1999. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 1999 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on the discussions held between the European Council and President-nominate Prodi at the Cologne Council on 3rd June; what were the questions raised; if he will deposit the presentation on the future Commission's work and reform programme in the Library; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the discussions held between the European Council and President-nominate Prodi at the Cologne Council on 3 June; what were the questions raised; if he will deposit the presentation on the future Commission's work and reform programme in the Library; and if he will make a statement. [101016] The Prime Minister: At the Cologne European Council, President Prodi outlined his intention to implement far reaching reform of the Commission. This will include improved financial and personnel management, a better standard of integrity and a clearer division of responsibilities. The Commission will publish a full programme for reform in early 2000. This will be deposited in the Library in due course.

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