§ Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what subjects are on the agenda for the meeting of the Western European Union at ministerial level at The Hague in May; and whether the French Government has yet signified its intention to be represented.
§ Mr. M. StewartThe next Ministerial meeting has been arranged for 5th and 6th June at The Hague. It is not the practice to reveal the detailed nature of the subjects to be discussed in advance of a meeting. I can however state that the Permanent Council is preparing an agenda in the spirit of the Luxembourg agreement to intensify consultation on foreign policy questions. Our aim will be to harmonise policies to the fullest possible extent. As I have said before,6W I naturally hope that the French Government will be represented.