European Community Working Groups (Hansard, 12 July 1999)

HC Deb 12 July 1999 vol 335 cc5-6W 5W

§ Mr. Bercow
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list the Government department responsible for supplying the UK delegate to each European Community working group. [90436]

§ The Prime Minister
The UK's Permanent Representation is staffed by FCO officials and officials seconded to the FCO from various Whitehall Departments. UKREP staff report to the UK Permanent Representative and represent the Government as a whole. Seconded staff6W generally work in the Section which deals with the issues handled by their home department and attend the relevant working groups.