Written question asked by Jim Hood (Labour) on Friday, 24 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2000. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the outcome was of the Budget Council held in Brussels on 23rd and 24th November; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hood: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the outcome was of the Budget Council held in Brussels on 23 and 24 November; and if he will make a statement. [140782] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Budget Council gave its second reading to the Draft EC Budget for 2001 on 23 and 24 November. This was consistent with UK objectives. Council was firmly against any reopening of the financial perspective agreed at Berlin. The Council fully respects the EU's obligations with respect to needs in Serbia, and it is clear that the EU's share of reconstruction activity in Serbia can be met without revising the financial perspective ceiling.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c706W; 140782
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: EU budget Brussels EU Budget Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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