UN Population Conference

HC Deb 11 January 1993 vol 216 c552W

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Prime Minister (1) in which country the United Nations conference on world population will be held; and on what dates;

(2) what proposals the Government have to involve relevant non-governmental organisations in preparation for the 1994 United Nations conference on world population;

(3) what proposals the Government have to enable (a) relevant non-governmental organisations and (b) hon. Members to attend the 1994 United Nations conference on world population;

(4) which Government Department is to be responsible for the 1994 United Nations population conference.

The Prime Minister

The international conference on population and development will take place in Cairo from 5 to 13 September 1994. A decision will be taken shortly on which Government Department will also take prime responsibility for United Kingdom preparations for the conference. The Government will make proposals shortly for how hon. Members and relevant non-governmental organisations might be involved in the preparations.