HC Deb 20 July 1979 vol 970 cc884-5W
Mr. Dykes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many meetings held under the auspices of the Social Affairs Council of Ministers during each six-month presidency since 1 January 1973 have been attended by civil servants from his Department; and how many civil servants were involved.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

Officials of my Department attend, as necessary, meetings under the auspices of the Social Affairs Council of Ministers, and other meetings concerned with Community affairs. The detailed information requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.