§ Mr. Randallasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what contribution Her Majesty's Government are making to the international conference on population in Mexico City in August 1984.
§ Mr. John Patten[pursuant to his reply, 11 November 1983, c. 255]: The United Kingdom is participating in inter-Governmental preparations for the conference and expects to play an active role in the conference itself.
§ Mr. Randallasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will ask the Secretary General of the United Nations to use the influence of that organisation to seek a positivie outcome to the international conference on population in Mexico City in August 1984.
§ Mr. John Patten[pursuant to his reply, 11 November 1983, c. 255]: Preparatory work for the conference has already started and is designed to achieve a useful and effective outcome. No special action on my part seems necessary at this stage.