HL Deb 14 October 1997 vol 582 c181WA
Lord Kirkhill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they intend to join the Council of Europe's partial agreement for a European Centre for Global Interdependence and Solidarity.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

We are considering whether the United Kingdom should participate in a variety of international bodies in the context of the comprehensive review of expenditure. Once that review has been completed, we shall be better placed to take a decision on United Kingdom membership of the Council of Europe's partial agreement for a European Centre for Global Interdependence and Solidarity (North/South Centre).