HL Deb 25 March 2002 vol 633 c15WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What were the main issues discussed by the Organisation for the Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly held in Vienna from 21 to 22 February. [HL2965]

The Minister for Trade (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)

The United Kingdom was represented at the meeting by a delegation of parliamentarians led by my right honourable friend the Member for Walsall South, with my noble friends Lady Hilton of Eggardon and Lord Ponsonby of' Shulbrede representing the House of Lords. They were briefed on current issues, including budgetary matters, by the chair in office, Foreign Minister Gama and Secretary General Jan Kubis. The three general committees also discussed reports relating to the upcoming annual session in Berlin.