HL Deb 02 February 1977 vol 379 c949WA
The Earl of HARROWBY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in view of the title of Cmnd. 6697 (Agreement on an International Energy Program), they propose to adopt American spelling in future for official purposes; and if so, whether this policy has been announced.

Lord GORONWY-ROBERTS

The title of Command 6697 (Agreement on an International Energy Program) is spelt in accordance with the authentic text of the international agreement in question. Her Majesty's Government have no intention of adopting American spelling for official purposes as a general rule.