HC Deb 12 February 1964 vol 689 cc84-5W
Mr. C. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards Recommendation 381, dealing with the problems raised by population trends in Europe, which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 16th January 1964; and what action Her Majesty's Government has taken or intends to take upon it.

Mr. Mathew

Recommendation No. 381 of the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe is at present under study. Her Majesty's Government recognise the interest of the Council of Europe in this important subject but in reaching a decision on this Recommendation it will be necessary to take into account the work already being undertaken in this field by other international organisations.

Mr. C. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards Recommendation 383, on the institution of a European Pharmacopoeia, which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 16th January 1964; and if Her Majesty's Government will participate in the establishment as soon as possible of the European Pharmacopoeia.

Mr. Mathew

Her Majesty's Government have not yet taken a decision on the proposal to establish a European Pharmacopoeia, which is still under consideration by the Partial Agreement Committee of Ministers' Deputies at Strasbourg.