Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in what circumstances the presidency is allowed access to tape recordings of intergovernmental conferences; and if he will list those occasions when such access has been provided.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in what circumstances the presidency is allowed access to tape recordings of intergovernmental conferences; and if he will list those occasions when such access has been provided. [92825] Ms Quin: The Presidency does not have access to tape recordings of intergovernmental conferences. Recordings are made only to assist the Council Secretariat with its note taking.

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