European Parliament
President.
– I take note of your point. I will send a response to you as well as to Mr Tannock.
The request by 170 Members was for the establishment of a committee of inquiry. It was not a request to hold a debate. The Rules, as they stand, vest the Conference of Presidents with the authority to decide whether or not a committee of inquiry is set up. That procedure was followed in this case.
I will nevertheless correspond with you concerning the details and interpretations. We can return to it if colleagues remain dissatisfied with the matter.

