HC Deb 20 June 2002 vol 387 cc493-4W
Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister which Ministers attended the most recent British-Irish Council; and what his role was in connection with the Council. [63192]

The Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State (Mr. Prescott)

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister led the UK Government's delegation at the British-Irish Council Summit held in Jersey on 14 June. I was present in my capacity as the UK Minister with lead responsibility for the British-Irish Council. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Nrthern Ireland and the Minister for e-Commerce and Competitiveness were also part of the delegation.