Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

HC Deb 20 November 1972 vol 846 c261W

47. Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the forthcoming meeting to prepare for the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe.

Mr. Amery

Her Majesty's Government look forward to participating in the discussions due to start on 22nd November to prepare for a conference on security and co-operation in Europe.

Our objectives, which we share with our allies, will be to settle the procedures, modalities and agenda of the conference and define the terms of reference for the committees and sub-comitttees which will carry out the detailed work.

We hope the conference itself will make real progress in lowering barriers between East and West.