§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the names of the international bodies and organisations active in each of the fields contained in the EEC "Programme for Action", Resolution of the Council of Ministers R 263/76; if any are prohibited from encouraging and assisting any member of the EEC to achieve the objectives of the programme as part of their general programme of international co-operation; what consultations he had with any of these bodies prior to his discussions in the Council on the "Programme for Action", and what responses he has received then or since.
§ Mr. MulleyVarious international bodies such as, notably, the Council of Europe, UNESCO and OECD, promote and organise activities in fields of educational co-operation which may correspond with some of those that are included in the Education Ministers' Resolution. The programme adopted by Ministers was drawn up in awareness of these activities, and care is being taken in its implementation to avoid any unnecessary duplication of effort. It is not for me to consult with international bodies, except in so far as I or my representatives may participate in their decision-making280W committees. I understand, however, that the Commission of the European Communities is in close liaison with them.