Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 17 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 May 2000. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 May 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reason the Your Britain Your Europe campaign includes events commemorating UK participation in the Council of Europe; for what reason the questionnaire from the roadshow refers to Europe rather than specific European institutions; and what is his policy on clearly identifying EU institutions in this campaign.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason the "Your Britain, Your Europe" campaign includes events commemorating UK participation in the Council of Europe; for what reason the questionnaire from the roadshow refers to Europe rather than specific European institutions; and what is his policy on clearly identifying EU institutions in this campaign. [119813] Mr. Vaz: My engagement at the Council of Europe on 1 December had nothing to do with the "Your Britain, Your Europe" roadshow. The aim of the questionnaire was to pose general questions about Europe rather than focus on the specific institutions of the European Union. During the "Your Britain, Your Europe" campaign I will want to cover all aspects of our involvement in the EU, including its institutions.

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