asked the Prime Minister, in the light of the fact that it is very inefficient and expensive for the Governments of the Community to insist that the European Parliament have no fixed meeting place, if he will suggest to the Heads of Government that they decide on a fixed meeting place, whether Brussels, London, Luxembourg or Strasbourg.

I have been asked to reply.My right hon. Friend has at present no plans to do so. There appears to be no present prospect of agreement on a change in the existing arrangements, about which some member States hold strong views.