HC Deb 15 February 1999 vol 325 cc424-5W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many meetings of the Ministerial Committee on Defence and Overseas Policy she has attended since May 1997. [71053]

Clare Short

I have attended four meetings of the Committee since May 1997.

Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if the Ministerial Committee on Defence and Overseas Policy discussed the issue of arms export licensing during those meetings that she attended. [71070]

Clare Short

The agenda for meetings of the Ministerial Committee on Defence and Overseas Policy cannot be revealed since this information falls within the exemption for internal discussion and advice under the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will list the subjects discussed at the meetings of the Ministerial Committee on Defence and Overseas Policy which she attended. [71072]

Clare Short

The agenda for meetings of the Ministerial Committee on Defence and Overseas Policy falls within the exemption for internal discussion and advice under the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information and therefore cannot be revealed.