§ Mr. Warbeyasked the Lord Privy Seal on how many occasions in the past twelve months he has been informed by the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation of decisions or recommendations on matters which are outside the field of military security.
§ Mr. P. ThomasHer Majesty's Government are a party to all decisions taken in the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Decisions are taken on the basis of unanimity and are preceded by full and frank discussion between members of the Alliance. There is thus no question of Her Majesty's Government being "informed" by the Council of recommendations or decisions.