§ Lord Pattenasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they agree with the view recently expressed by Sir Stephen Wall, head of the European Secretariat at the Cabinet Office, that euro-scepticism and anti-Catholicism are linked. [HL3331]
§ Lord Williams of MostynBritain's proper role is as a leader and partner in Europe. We will continue to get the best for Britain in Europe. As Sir Stephen Wall has already made clear, the recent views expressed by him and referred to in the Question were his personal views.