HC Deb 24 February 1981 vol 999 c339W
Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Prime Minister if, to avoid the misuse of the words "Great Britain" when reference to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is intended, she will propose that the law be amended, so that the words "Greater Britain" are substituted for "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."

The Prime Minister

The present statutory designation of our country derives from historic treaties and I am not persuaded that there are sufficient grounds for recommending any modification.

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