§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the treaty base which permits the Commission representation in the United Kingdom to participate at party political conferences. [70603]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe Commission representation in the United Kingdom attends party political conferences as an international visitor, on the same basis as other international organisations and representatives of other countries. Invitations to attend these conferences are a matter for the political party concerned. No specific Treaty base is required.