§ Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether Population Concern, the International Planned Parenthood Federation and Marie Stopes International have been invited to take part in the discussions on the practical implementation of the Earth Summit agreements at the International Conference for Non-Governmental Organisations in Manchester in September.
§ Mr. MacleanWe have consulted on proposals to hold an international conference in September on the theme of partnerships for change. We are considering responses to our consultation note. When we issue invitations to attend, we shall bear in mind the interest of people engaged in the population issues.