asked the Prime Minister when he next expects to take the chair at the NEDC.

I have said previously that I hope to take the chair, as I did at the last meeting on the 17th June, about once a quarter. But I have no specific date in mind at present.

asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a further statement on his discussions at NEDC about controlling inflation.

This has not been the subject of specific discussion at NEDC.