§ Q25. Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister what initiatives Her Majesty's Government have taken in response to the proposal of the Brandt commission, page 248, that a globally respected peacekeeping mechanism should be built up, strengthening the role of the United Nations, which, in securing the integrity of States, might free resources for development through a sharing of military expenditures and a reduction in areas of conflict and the arms race.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Brandt commission was an independent body which presented a report to the United Nations Secretary-General. Her Majesty's Government have no plans to take an initiative on the Commission's proposal for a peace keeping mechanism.