Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 May 2007. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 May 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Economic and Monetary Union: European Constitution Treaty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what funds have been spent since 2005 by British embassies to EU countries on (a) events and (b) organisations to support UK strategic priorities pertaining to the Government’s EU policies, with particular reference to (i) the euro and (ii) the EU constitution.

Answer

All our embassies in EU capitals are proactive in supporting the UK’s strategic priorities relating to the Government’s EU policies through a wide range of activity. However, collating the information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

138137; 460 c1312-3W

Session

2006-07

Subjects

European Constitution Treaty Economic and monetary union Foreign policy

Link

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