§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which bodies were asked to nominate individuals to serve on the Executive Committee of the People's Europe event in London of 5 to 7 June; what criteria he used in selecting these; and if he will place in the Library a copy of the letter and accompanying material requesting their co-operation. [44449]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonDecisions about the composition of the Executive Committee for the People's Europe 98 conference were the responsibility of the organisers. At the Government's suggestion, the organisers sought to ensure that a wide range of opinion was represented on the Executive Committee. The Committee included representatives of the CBI SME Unit, the TUC, the Local Government International Bureau, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, the European Movement, Chatham House, Green Alliance and the office staff.
§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what will be the cost to public funds of the People's Europe event in London on 5 to 7 June; and what sums will be received from(a) Her Majesty's Government, (b) the European Commission, (c) the European Parliament, (d) other public bodies and (e) voluntary bodies. [44450]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonI refer my hon. Friend to answers I gave on 1 April 1998,Official Report, columns 534–35.
The European Parliament is providing 30,000 ECU, or £20,313, towards the costs of the People's Europe event.