§ Mr. Randallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will take note of Recommendation 225 of the Council of Europe on the procedure for 8W concluding partial agreements, which was unanimously adopted by the Consultative Assembly, and take such steps as are necessary to bring about the amendment of the statutory texts.
§ Mr. R. AllanHer Majesty's Government are not in favour of the suggested amendment. The present unanimity rule has not created difficulties in the past; and it allows every member of the Council of Europe to have a part in determining the range of activities which are conducted in the framework of that organisation.