HC Deb 01 May 1981 vol 3 c468W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Lord Privy Seal what discussions the Government have had recently with other member countries of the European Community over the Brandt report on international development issues; and what view the United Kingdom has advanced.

Mr. Hurd

Many of the issues examined by the Brandt Commission were discussed by the Council of Ministers (Development) on 28 April. My hon. Friend the Minister for Overseas Development spoke on the lines explained by Government spokesmen in the House.