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European Communities (Finance) Bill

I apologise, Mrs. Heal. The Minister said that the hon. Member for Glasgow, South-West (Mr. Davidson) set out a perfectly reasonable position, but that the Government could not do as he suggested because the EU sought compromise. I understand that it seeks compromise, and I agree with much of what the Minister said about maintaining the rebate in respect of the EU 15 and changing it only in respect of the accession states, with no change to the basis of agricultural funding. However, why does that preclude us from receiving proper information on all the issues, which concern every hon. Member in the House, before ratification is required next January?