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My Right Honourable Friend, Minister for Europe (David Lidington), has made the following written Ministerial statement:
My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs attended the Foreign Affairs Council on 23 May and I attended the General Affairs Council on 24 May. The Foreign Affairs Council...
My Right Honourable Friend, Minister for Europe (David Lidington), has made the following written Ministerial statement:
My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs attended the Foreign Affairs Council on 23 May and I attended the General Affairs Council on 24 May. The Foreign Affairs Council...
Member
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
(Conservative)
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Armed conflict; Arms trade; Human trafficking; Iraq; EU common foreign and security policy; EU action; Rule of law; Sanctions; Syria; EU external relations; EU immigration; EU defence policy; Eastern Europe; Libya; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Georgia; EU Foreign Affairs Council; Moldova; Union for the Mediterranean; EEA Council; EU General Affairs Council; South Sudan; Islamic State
Date
26 May 2016
Reference
HLWS26
House
House of Lords
My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs attended the Foreign Affairs Council on 23 May and I attended the General Affairs Council on 24 May. The Foreign Affairs Council was chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security...
My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs attended the Foreign Affairs Council on 23 May and I attended the General Affairs Council on 24 May. The Foreign Affairs Council was chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security...
Member
David Lidington
(Conservative)
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Armed conflict; Arms trade; Human trafficking; Iraq; EU common foreign and security policy; EU action; Rule of law; Sanctions; Syria; EU external relations; EU immigration; EU defence policy; Eastern Europe; Libya; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Georgia; EU Foreign Affairs Council; Moldova; Union for the Mediterranean; EEA Council; EU General Affairs Council; South Sudan; Islamic State
Date
26 May 2016
Reference
HCWS13
House
House of Commons
Statement on the outcome of the General Affairs Council held in Brussels on 15th and 16th November; and if he will make a statement. - Includes fact that copies of the documents listing the A points and resolutions will be placed in Library.
Statement on the outcome of the General Affairs Council held in Brussels on 15th and 16th November; and if he will make a statement. - Includes fact that copies of the documents listing the A points and resolutions will be placed in Library.
Asked by
Jim Hood
(Labour)
Answered by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 November 1999
For answer on
23 November 1999
Answered on
23 November 1999
Mr. Hood: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the outcome of the General Affairs Council
held in Brussels on 15 and 16 November; and if he will make a statement. [98505]
Mr. Vaz: The General Affairs Council in Brussels on 15 November adopted the A points listed in document 12700/99 and noted the
resolutions, decisions and opinion adopted by the European Parliament in its session of 25-29 October listed in document 11449/99.
Copies of the documents listing the A points and resolutions will be placed in the House Libraries as soon as they become available.
Preparation for Helsinki European Council (A) European Security and Defence Policy 1. For the first time, Foreign Ministers were
joined in the General Affairs Council by Defence Ministers. They discussed progress on follow up to the Cologne Declaration on
strengthening the common European policy on security and defence in preparation for the Helsinki European Council. They considered
the need for improvements to European military capabilities, including through the setting of targets for European forces capable of
being deployed at short notice, and also the need for new structures within the European Union to enable Ministers to take informed
decisions on the deployment of military forces on peacekeeping or crisis management operations. (B) Common Strategies Ministers were
briefed by the Presidency on the implementation of the Common Strategy on Russia and on preparation of further Common Strategies
commissioned by the Vienna European Council. They agreed that the Common Strategy on Ukraine should be ready for Heads of Government
to consider at the Helsinki European Council. (C) Enlargement The Council had a preliminary discussion of the Commission's
Recommendations on enlargement in advance of the Helsinki European Council. The Council will return to the subject on 6 December.
Negotiations on a development partnership with ACPs/9{th} European Development Fund 2. The Commission proposed maintaining the
volume of the next European Development Fund (EDF 9) at the same level as the previous one in real terms. The Secretary of State for
International Development, representing the United Kingdom, called for a more realistic assessment of needs to form the basis of
discussion on replenishing the EDF. The Council will come back to this at the General Affairs Council on 6 December.
Bananas
3. The Commission presented its proposal for a new banana regime. The Council took note and referred the proposals to the relevant
Council bodies for detailed examination.
WTO: Ministerial Conference in Seattle 4. The Council discussed the preparations for the WTO Ministerial Conference at Seattle. It
reiterated its support for a comprehensive trade round, responding to the interests of all WTO members, and those of civil society.
EU/South Africa 5. Following discussion among Ministers, the Commission said that it would renew contacts with South Africa to
pursue a solution allowing the Agreement on Trade, Co-operation and Development with South Africa to be applied provisionally from 1
January 2000.
Northern Caucasus/Chechnya 6. The Council expressed its deep concern over the continuing military campaign in Chechnya. It called on
Russia to observe its commitments under international humanitarian law to avoid civilian casualties and to keep the Chechen-Ingush
border open in order to ensure access to safety for IDPs. The Council strongly urged the Russian Government to seek a negotiated
settlement and to use the good offices of the OSCE.
Pakistan 7. The Council discussed developments in Pakistan following the 12 October military coup. Ministers reiterated the EU's
call for a speedy restoration of democratic civilian rule and urged the military to produce a timetable for this, with clear
benchmarks for progress. The Council called for Nawaz Sharif to have a fair and open trial, and for Pakistan to sign and ratify the
CTBT.
Western Balkans 8. The Council underlined its continued support for the Serbian people through humanitarian aid, help to democratic
political forces and independent media organisations, and preparation for the reconstruction and international re-integration of a
democratic Serbia. The EU will also continue to support the democratically elected government of President Djukanovic in Montenegro,
including through technical advice and reconstruction aid. 9. The Council adopted amendments to the OBNOVA regulation, which will
allow the EU Reconstruction Agency--Kosovo to be set up as soon as possible. The Agency will be responsible for the delivery of EU
long-term reconstruction assistance. 10. The Council stressed the need for all political leaders in Kosovo to work actively to
prevent the harassment of minority communities, and the need for EU financial and other support for the activities of UNMiK. The
Council further confirmed the EU's readiness to help regional states to clear the Danube at Novi Sad, once the FRY has undertaken to
meet its obligations under the Danube Conventions. 11. The Council emphasised the importance of free and fair elections in Croatia,
and regretted Croatia's failure to take the international community's concerns about its electoral and media laws fully into
account. The Council emphasised that Croatia should cooperate fully with ICTY, and can expect active support for a closer and deeper
relationship with the EU only if it is willing to take the necessary steps. The EU also welcomed the constitutionality of the recent
change in government in Albania, and called on Albania to pursue the priorities of democratisation and the fight against corruption.
Indonesia 12. The Council reviewed recent events in Indonesia and welcomed the establishment of a new broadly based Indonesian
government. Foreign Ministers looked forward to working closely with Indonesia on a wide range of issues.
AOB: North Korea (Humanitarian situation) 13. Germany raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in North Korea. The
Commission outlined the humanitarian assistance already being provided, including food aid, medical supplies and projects on
agricultural rehabilitation, water and sanitation. There was a general discussion about possible measures the Commission might take
to encourage North Korea into further economic reform and dialogue with the international community.
AOB: Death Penalty 14. The Council reaffirmed the importance of a common approach to the question of the death penalty, under
consideration at the General Assembly in New York. Partners regretted that discussions in New York with all interested delegations
had been unable to find consensus on important language relating to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.
EEA: Council 15. The EEA Council took place in the margins of the GAC. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the functioning of the
EEA Agreement.
Subjects
Capital punishment; EU enlargement; EU common foreign and security policy; EU action; EU external trade; Pakistan; South Africa; Balkans; EU defence policy; Indonesia; Chechnya; Bananas; North Korea; EU Foreign Affairs Council; WTO Millennium Round; European Development Fund; EEA Council
Date
23 November 1999
Reference
98505; 339 c82-4W
House
House of Commons
Lords statement on what is the forthcoming business in the Council of the European Union for October; and list the major European Union events for the next six months. [HL 4305].
Lords statement on what is the forthcoming business in the Council of the European Union for October; and list the major European Union events for the next six months. [HL 4305].
Asked by
Lord Grenfell
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Scotland of Asthal
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
21 October 1999
Answered on
21 October 1999
Subjects
European Parliament; EU action; Council of Ministers; European Council; EC Agriculture Council; EC Fisheries Council; EU Foreign Affairs Council; EC Finance Council; EC Labour and Social Affairs Council; EC Transport Council; EEA Council; EC Health Council; EU Environment Council; EC Internal Market Council; EC Education Council; EC Research Council; EC Energy Council; EC Industry Council; EC Consumer Affairs Council; EC Development Council; EU Budget Council; EC Culture Council; EC Telecommunications Council; EC Youth Council; EU Standing Committee on Employment and Social Affairs; ACP-EU Joint Assembly; EU Justice and Home Affairs Council (1993-2000)
Date
21 October 1999
Reference
HL 4305; 605 c124-6WA
House
House of Lords
Statement on the forthcoming business in the Council of the European Union to the end of October together with the major European Union events for the next six months. - Includes table.
Statement on the forthcoming business in the Council of the European Union to the end of October together with the major European Union events for the next six months. - Includes table.
Asked by
Eric Clarke
(Labour)
Answered by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 October 1999
For answer on
20 October 1999
Answered on
20 October 1999
Mr. Eric Clarke: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the forthcoming business in the
Council of the European Union to the end of October together with the major European Union events for the next six months. [94879]
Mr. Vaz: This calendar is primarily concerned with European Union matters, but certain other relevant events are also included.
Events and dates quoted are based on the information available on the date of issue.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Date Venue Event
October 1999
30 September-1 October Helsinki Ministerial Conference on Equality between
Women and Men
1 Florence Trade Ministers (informal)
4-5 Luxembourg Justice and Home Affairs Council
4-5 Tampere Regional Policy Ministers
4-8 Strasbourg European Parliament Plenary
6 Luxembourg Transport Council
8 Luxembourg ECOFIN
11-12 Luxembourg General Affairs Council
12 Luxembourg Environment Council
15-16 Tampere Special European Council
18-19 Luxembourg Agriculture Council
22 Luxembourg Labour/Social Affairs Council
24-25 Helsinki Energy Ministers Task Force Meeting
25-29 Strasbourg European Parliament Plenary
26 Luxembourg Fisheries Council
28 Luxembourg Research Council
29 Luxembourg Justice and Home Affairs Council
November 1999
3-4 Brussels European Parliament Plenary
8 Brussels ECOFIN
8 Brussels Consumer Affairs Council
9 Brussels Industry Council
11 Brussels Development Council
11 Brussels Standing Committee Employment
12 Brussels Labour and Social Affairs Council
11-12 Helsinki Ministerial Conference on the Northern
Dimension
15-16 Brussels Agriculture Council
15-16 Brussels General Affairs Council
15-19 Strasbourg European Parliament Plenary
16 Brussels EEA Council
18 Brussels Health Council
22 Brussels Fisheries Council (possible)
22-23 Brussels EU-ACP Ministerial Meeting (possible)
23 Brussels Culture/Audiovisual Council
23 Brussels Youth Council
25-26 Brussels Budget Council
26 Brussels Education Council
29 Brussels ECOFIN/Labour and Social Affairs Council
30 Brussels Telecommunications Council
December 1999
1-2 Brussels European Parliament Plenary
2 Brussels Energy Council
2 Brussels Research Council
2-3 Brussels Justice and Home Affairs Council
6-7 Brussels General Affairs Council
7 Brussels Internal Market Council
9-10 Brussels Transport Council
10-11 Helsinki European Council
13 Brussels ECOFIN
13-14 Brussels Environment Council
13-17 Strasbourg European Parliament Plenary
14-15 Brussels Agriculture Council
14-16 Brussels Ministerial Conference on following of
progress on UN Beijing Platform for Action
16-17 Brussels Fisheries Council
16-17 Brussels EU-ACP Council (possible)
January 2000
14 Brussels Fisheries Council
18 Brussels Budget Council
24-25 Brussels General Affairs Council
24-25 Brussels Agriculture Council
28-29 Lisbon Development Council (informal)
31 Brussels ECOFIN
February 2000
11-12 Lisbon Social Affairs Council (informal)
14-15 Brussels General Affairs Council
21-22 Brussels Agriculture Council
28 Brussels ECOFIN
March 2000
3-4 Lisbon Justice and Home Affairs Council
(informal)
9 Brussels European Conference
13 Brussels Social Affairs/ECOFIN Council
16 Brussels Internal Market
20-21 Brussels General Affairs Council
20-21 Brussels Agriculture Council
23-24 Lisbon European Council
27 Brussels JHA Council
28 Brussels Transport Council
30 Brussels Environment Council
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
European Parliament; EU action; Council of Ministers; European Council; EC Agriculture Council; EC Fisheries Council; EU Foreign Affairs Council; EC Finance Council; EC Labour and Social Affairs Council; EC Transport Council; EEA Council; EC Health Council; EU Environment Council; EC Internal Market Council; EC Education Council; EC Research Council; EC Energy Council; EC Industry Council; EC Consumer Affairs Council; EC Development Council; EU Budget Council; EC Culture Council; EC Telecommunications Council; EC Youth Council; EU Standing Committee on Employment and Social Affairs; ACP-EU Joint Assembly; EU Justice and Home Affairs Council (1993-2000)
Date
20 October 1999
Reference
94879; 336 c600-2W
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
European Council
Type
Deposited papers
Author
European Council
Committed on
29 July 1999
Originated on
16 July 1999
Received on
29 July 1999
Subjects
EU action; EU external relations; EEA Council
Commons Library location
Dep 99/1489
Date
29 July 1999
Reference
Dep 99/1489
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
European Council
Type
Deposited papers
Author
European Council
Committed on
25 May 1999
Originated on
24 May 1999
Received on
25 May 1999
Subjects
EU action; EU external relations; EEA Council
Commons Library location
Dep 99/1080
Lords Library location
HINF 99/1040
Date
25 May 1999
Reference
Dep 99/1080
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will publish the agenda for the EEA Council of 18th May. - (Holding answer 18 May 1999).
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will publish the agenda for the EEA Council of 18th May. - (Holding answer 18 May 1999).
Asked by
Lord Blencathra
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Quin
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 May 1999
For answer on
19 May 1999
Answered on
19 May 1999
Mr. Maclean: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish the agenda for the EEA Council of
18 May. [84697]
Ms Quin: [holding answer 18 May 1999]: The agenda for the 11{th} EEA Council on 18 May was as follows:
1. Adoption of the agenda
2. Approval of the minutes of the 8{th} and 9{th} and 10{th} meetings of the EEA Council
3. Progress Report by the EEA Joint Committee
4. Resolutions adopted by the EEA Joint Parliamentary Committee at its meeting on 16 March 1999
5. Assessment of the overall functioning of the EEA Agreement
6. Resolutions adopted by the EEA Consultative Committee at its meeting on 11 March 1999
7. Enlargement of the European Union and the EEA
8. Review of developments of European integration and regional issues
9. EEA Financial Mechanism
10. Adoption of the conclusions of the EEA Council
11. Other business.
Subjects
EEA Council
Date
19 May 1999
Reference
84697; 331 c349-50W
House
House of Commons