§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what priority Her Majesty's Government attach to the United Nations social summit to be held in March in Copenhagen; and who will represent Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe are committed to achieving a successful summit and have participated actively in the preparations. Our principle priority is to improve the focus of the international debate around the issues of development.
A final decision on attendance at the summit will be taken near the date.