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Written question asked by Hartley Booth (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
If he will comment on the status of the Scottish Office ministers attending meetings of the European Council of Ministers. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Booth: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the status of the Scottish Office ministers attending meetings of the European Council of Ministers. [12898] Mr. Michael Forsyth: Scottish Office Ministers attend Council meetings as full members of the UK delegation. They are able to speak with the authority of the UK as member state.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12898; 289 c622W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Ministers Council of Ministers Scottish Office