§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT full and complete details showing to what extent at present the Council of Europe and the Western European Union Assemblies have power to alter and amend, or reject any proposals, or make legally binding statutes, or whether their powers are of a debating and advisory character.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleThe Assembly of Western European Union and the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe have the right to pass Recommendations, Resolutions and Opinions for consideration by member Govern28W ments, but do not possess legislative power.