§ 35. Ms ShortTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what view Her Majesty's Government take of current proposals for reform of the structures and powers of the United Nations.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe have long worked for and support steps to reform the workings of the United Nations which promote efficiency and streamline the organisation. We have backed the Secretary-General's reforms of the secretariat. With our European Community partners, we have been at the forefront of moves to restructure and revitalise the Economic and Social Council and to promote good management and administration in the United Nations specialised agencies.