§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the powers he exercises, and functions he can carry out, without any specific parliamentary approval.
§ Mr. WhitneyMy right hon. and learned Friend has a range of statutory and prerogative powers and functions enabling him to take certain actions or decisions, with or without the specific approval of Parliament in the particular case. Other powers and functions are inherent in the Office of a Minister of the Crown: for example the day-to-day management of his Department.