§ 47. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Prime Minister if he will arrange for the British delegation to the Council of Europe to report back to this House.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Members of the British delegation to the Consultative Assembly attend meetings at Strasbourg in their personal capacity, but they are, of course, entitled to group themselves on any particular issue if they choose. This in no way affects their independent relationship to the Assembly. There can be no question of the delegation as a whole reporting to this House.
§ Mr. HyndMay I remind the Prime Minister that the Constitution of the Council of Europe requires that a delegation should be elected by Parliament and should not go there as individuals?
§ The Prime MinisterThe same course has been adopted as during the last five years. I have accepted the recommendations sent to me by the Leader of the Opposition and the Liberal Party for the representation on the delegation.