HC Deb 27 October 1983 vol 47 cc163-4W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Prime Minister whether she will increase the level of publicity and support provided by Her Majesty's Government to the work of the Council of Europe; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

We consider the work of the Council of Europe very valuable over a broad range of its activities, and especially in the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. but see no need to increase the present level of our support or to supplement the organisation's own publicity effort.