andMr. P. Barry asked the Minister for Finance the changes proposed for the Regional Fund in view of the additional money which will be necessary to support projects in the three new member states of the EEC.
Written Answers. - EEC Regional Fund Changes.
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No proposals for changes in the regional fund regulation have yet been received. It is expected that the provision to be made for Greece's accession will be discussed in the context of the General Budget of the Communities for 1981, and of the review of the regional fund regulation which is to take place before the end of 1980. The question of providing for the accession of Portugal and Spain does not yet arise.