HL Deb 05 February 1997 vol 577 c148WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why they have blocked the establishment of a European Union centre to monitor racism and xenophobia.

Baronexss Blatch

The Government have not blocked the establishment of a European Union monitoring centre on racism and xenophobia. We have agreed to it in principle. Negotiations are taking place on the proper basis for it.