§ Mr. ElletsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when his Department last conducted a general review of British foreign policy; and what were its conclusions.
§ Mr. HurdMy Department keeps British foreign policy under almost constant review, adapting policies and redeploying resources whenever necessary. The FCO departmental report, which describes recent developments and future priorities, was published on 10 February. I have agreed with the Chancellor of the Exchequer that during this year we shall be studying ways in which this country's diplomatic and related work overseas can be enhanced.