HC Deb 05 May 1994 vol 242 cc615-6W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the items on the agenda at the EU common foreign and security policy working group meeting on 7 April.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

The subject of anti-personnel landmines was one of a number of subjects discussed at the working group meeting on 7 April. However, the agendas of the meetings of this group are not published.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will place in the Library copies of statements made by, or on behalf of, Her Majesty's Government at the EU common foreign and security policy working group meeting on 7 April.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Copies of all agreed European Union common foreign and security policy statements are placed in the Libraries of both Houses. No such statements issued from this meeting.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which state raised the subject of anti-personnel mines at the EU common foreign and security policy working group meeting on 7 April; what proposals were made; and what was the response of Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

The presidency is responsible for preparing the agenda of these meetings. However, the issue of landmines is currently of common interest to all European Union member states.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the next meeting of the EU common foreign and security policy working group is scheduled.

Suicides in penal custody between January 1983 and December 1993
Date Name Age Establishment Sentence or remand Determination
1983
16 January 1983 John Leinsler Stewart 34 Peterhead 6 years Overdose
14 February 1983 William McGlinchey 20 Longriggend Remand Cell fire, asphyxiation

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

The date has not yet been arranged.

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