asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the European Economic Community budget for 1985 is to be allocated to the social fund; and what proportion to agriculture.

The draft 1985 Community budget was rejected by the European Parliament on 13 December. The Council of Ministers has not yet considered a revised draft 1985 budget.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the European Economic Community Council will consult the European Assembly about the 1985 European Economic Community budget.

The draft 1985 budget was rejected by the European Parliament on 13 December. When a new draft budget has been established by the Council it will be forwarded to the Parliament, in accordance with article 203 of the Treaty of Rome.