Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 January 1999. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Thursday, 21 January 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, what was the age of the target audience for the European Commission booklet, The Raspberry Ice Cream War; what was the aim of the booklet; how many copies have been distributed in the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Maclean: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the age of the target audience for the European Commission booklet, "The Raspberry Ice Cream War"; what was the aim of the booklet; how many copies have been distributed in the EU; and if he will make a statement. [66393] Ms Quin: The European Commission booklet "The Raspberry Ice-Cream War" was written for young people. The aim of the booklet was to explain the advantages of European co-operation in the form of an adventure story. Information on how many copies have been distributed in the EU is not available.

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