§ Mr. Spearingasked the Minister of Overseas Development who is representing the United Kingdom at the forthcoming World Food Council; and what proposals are being made by Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mrs. HartThe Council will meet for the first time in Rome from 23rd to 27th June. Her Majesty's Government will be represented jointly by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and myself.
My right hon. Friend and I are giving careful consideration to the matters likely to arise at the meeting but I am not at present in a position to make a statement.