§ Mr. Dykesasked the Lord Privy Seal how many meetings held under the auspices of the Council of Ministers during each six-month presidency since 1 January 1973 have been attended by British civil servants.
§ Sir Ian GilmourOfficials of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office frequently attend meetings of the Council of Foreign Ministers and of other groups set up under the auspices of the Council. The detailed information requested could be obtained only at disproportionate expense.