The BBC's Tim Franks says frustrated British diplomats insist there have been several achievements but there is no doubt that the continued delay in reaching agreement on a budget for the EU hangs over all discussions.
On October 26, 2005 BBC's Tim Franks said the British diplomats were frustrated. 
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