§ Mr. Lesterasked the Prime Minister what are the implications for the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards United Kingdom membership of UNESCO of her agreement to the Nassau declaration of world order.
§ The Prime MinisterOur decision to withdraw from membership of UNESCO, unless major reforms are secured, is entirely consistent with our commitment under the Nassau declaration to play a full part in revitalising international co-operation for development.
§ Mr. Lesterasked the Prime Minister if she will list by major programme the changes sought by Her Majesty's Government in UNESCO's programme and the extent to which each objective was met at the Sofia congress; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government are still considering the outcome of the UNESCO conference in Sofia.