§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what publicity his Department gives to the benefits of European Community membership.
§ Mr. WhitneyForeign and Commonwealth Office Ministers frequently make speeches explaining the benefits that Community membership brings to this country. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has also produced, through the Central Office of Information, a booklet and some fact sheets timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of our membership which fell on 1 January 1983 to explain various aspects of our Community membership; and a booklet, "The Positive Approach", on British ideas for the development of the Community. All these publications have been placed in the Library of the House. The Government also support the efforts of the European Movement to explain the implications of Community membership for Britain. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office administers a grant of public funds for this purpose. In 1982–83 this grant was set at £30,000.