To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what role he will have in the co-ordination of Government policy in preparation for a national referendum on the Treaty establishing a constitution for the European Union. (111269)

There is no consensus among member states on the way forward on the Constitutional Treaty. It is too early to talk about the outcome of the current future of Europe discussions, and there is no presumption by the UK Government as to what that outcome might be.

As part of my international role, I continue to meet ministerial colleagues from other EU countries to discuss issues of mutual concern. Earlier this month, I met the Presidents and Prime Ministers of Romania and Bulgaria to congratulate both countries on their entry to the EU and to discuss areas of common interest.