§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which organisations in the United Kingdom have received subsidies from the EC for the purpose of advancing the idea of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the process by which such organisations are nominated and chosen, indicating the role of Her Majesty's Government in these deliberations. [5898]
§ Mr. David DavisMany organisations in the United Kingdom are funded by the EC for particular purposes, such as student exchanges, infrastructure projects, research, and to stimulate debate on issues affecting Europe. The involvement of Her Majesty's Government differs in each project.