Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 January 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Windsor of 15th December, 359 c298W, on Belarus, when his Department was informed of the British Council's decision; and what consultation took place with his Department as part of the British Council's strategic review. - (Holding answer 8 January 2001).

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Windsor (Mr. Trend) of 15 December 2000, Official Report, column 298W, on Belarus, when his Department was informed of the British Council's decision; and what consultation took place with his Department as part of the British Council's strategic review. [143709] Mr. Hain: [holding answer 8 January 2001]: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office was fully consulted in the course of the strategic review which led to the decisions taken by the British Council's Board, in October 2000, to make changes to its overseas network.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c555W; 143709
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disclosure of information Closures Reviews British Council Belarus
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