HL Deb 01 June 1998 vol 590 c3WA
The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have decided to hold the forthcoming Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in the United Kingdom; and, if so, where and when it will take place. [HL2008]

The Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment (Baroness Blackstone)

The Government have no plans to offer to host the next Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in the United Kingdom. Britain will play a full and positive part in the conference wherever the Commonwealth decides it should be held.