HC Deb 21 January 1987 vol 108 c568W
100. Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of his Department toward aid projects in Commonwealth countries funded by third countries which have as their goal the overhaul of the legal system.

Mr. Chris Patten

Independent Commonwealth countries exercise their sovereign rights in overhauling their legal systems and can seek advice and assistance from whatever source they deem appropriate. We are ready to consider any request to provide advice or assistance on legal matters.