Social Summit (Hansard, 20 February 1995)

§ Mr. Worthington
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many countries and how many heads of state have accepted invitations to the United Nations social summit in Copenhagen in March.

§ Mr. Goodlad
Over 90 heads of state or Government have confirmed their attendance at the summit. A number of other countries will also be represented.

§ Mr. Worthington
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which Department is responsible for co-ordinating the Government's input to the United Nations social summit in Copenhagen.

§ Mr. Goodlad
The Foreign Office is co-ordinating preparations for the United Kingdom's participation in the summit.

§ Mr. Worthington
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether there will be a United Kingdom policy statement to the United Nations social summit in Copenhagen in March; and whether it will be publicly available.

§ Mr. Goodlad
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has prepared a background brief on the world summit for social development. This is available from the FCO's information department. Copies have also been placed in the Library of the House.