Former MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central
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As the House knows, my right hon. Friend is attending a meeting of the European Council in Luxembourg today and tomorrow and, in his absence, I have been asked to reply. Yes, Sir.
The hon. Gentleman asked what progress we were making in implementing the policies set out in the Queen's Speech. Of the Bills mentioned there, four have already received the Royal Assent, 13 are before Parliament—some having made substantial progress—and the remaining Bills are due to be introduced slowly—I am sorry, I should have said "shortly".
Perhaps I may explain that I meant to say that the Bills would be introduced quickly—very quickly, and certainly before Easter. On my hon. Friend's supplementary question, I have no doubt that my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary will be raising this matter in the European Council in Luxembourg today and tomorrow.
Former MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central
Entered the House of Commons on 25 October 1951 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 12 October 1976 — unknown
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