§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the purpose and result of the 24-hour vigil at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorial in Grosvenor Square on 5 and 6 June, organised by the British Atlantic Committee; and what arrangements were made for publicity.
§ Mr. RifkindThe British Atlantic Committee is an all-party organisation and its activities are not a responsibility of the Government. I understand that the vigil, held to demonstrate support for NATO and our close relationship with the United States, was worthwhile and successful. The organisers circulated information about the vigil widely to the media. Radio news reporters, journalists and cameramen attended.