No. 140
Editorial Note
On December 1, the Council of Ministers of the Coal and Steel Community met in Luxembourg for negotiations with the High Authority on the question of the rate of the levy on coal and steel which the High Authority would impose on the member countries as well as the question of the timing of its entry into force. Agreement was reached on these issues, but not on the question of the method of assessment and collection. Agreement was also reached on the composition of the 51-member Consultative Committee, comprising 17 representatives each from the producers, the workers, and the users of coal and steel. (Telegrams 106 and 107 from Luxembourg, December 3 and 4; 850.33/12–352 and 850.33/12–452, respectively)
The Council of Ministers met again for a brief meeting in Luxembourg on December 23 for a formal discussion on the method of assessment and collection; agreement was reached on these issues thereby allowing the High Authority to finalize its regulations on the levy. (Telegram 124 from Luxembourg, December 24; 850.33/12–2452)