§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his role and that of Government Ministers in respect of the booklet, "Britain in Europe". [32965]
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government have no formal involvement in the production of this booklet, neither in exercising editorial control nor making any financial contribution. The booklet contains articles from across the political spectrum expressing a wide range of opinion.
I think it is important to take suitable opportunities to explain to people this Government's new, more constructive approach to Europe; and the unique opportunity provided by our Presidency of the EU to rebuild Britain's standing. This booklet is one such opportunity and I and my right hon. Friends the Foreign and International Development Secretaries contributed on that basis.