§ Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made towards the establishment of the European Youth Forum; when it is expected to hold its first meeting; what its membership will be; and who will be the United Kingdom members.
§ Mr. LuardThe Temporary Secretariat, established last year by the Commission of the European Communities 57W and drawn from representatives of youth organisations in Europe, are still engaged in the drafting of proposals concerning the purpose and composition of the European Youth Forum. Decisions about the date of its first meeting, its membership and how British youth would be represented on the forum will be made in the light of these proposals. The British Youth Council is assisting the Temporary Secretariat in drafting the proposals.