That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 6520/06 and Addendum 1, Commission Communication on strengthened practical cooperation: New structures, new approaches: improving the quality of decision making in the common European asylum system; notes that this forms part of the package of measures creating a Common European Asylum System, and supports the Government's position that it is desirable to promote operational co-operation between Member States, with the aim of improving the efficiency and quality of Member States' asylum systems.— [Mr. Heppell.]

Question agreed to.