§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister what is her practice on the attendance of the Cabinet Secretary at Commonwealth heads of government conferences.
§ The Prime MinisterWith my agreement, it is the practice of the present Secretary of the Cabinet not to accompany me to Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings, or on other overseas visits, in order to permit him to use these opportunities to visit Civil Service locations outside London in his capacity as head of the home Civil Service.