asked the Secretary of State for the Environment why he has cancelled the booking of Lancaster House, London by the services of the European Parliament, Luxembourg for a conference from 9 to 12 February; and if he will make a statement.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Hamilton (Mr. Robertson) on Monday 9 February, at column 125.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the conditions for booking Lancaster House which apply to the eight political groups of the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement.

The rule governing the use of Lancaster House under successive Governments is that a Government Minister must be involved in any meeting held there.