European Convention on Contact (Hansard, 3 February 2004)

HC Deb 03 February 2004 vol 417 c827W 827W

§ Tim Loughton
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs whether the Government intend to become a signatory to the European Convention on Contact. [152229]

§ Mr. Leslie
The Government are at present considering the results of their expert consultation on the Council of Europe Convention on Contact. Public consultation will take place in due course. A decision on signature will be made in the light of the consultation responses.