asked the Minister for External Affairs if he is aware of the proposals for the future closer co-operation between the Council of Europe and the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation; whether he is prepared to support such proposals, and, if so, if he will indicate the nature of the co-operation he will advocate.
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Council of Europe and O.E.E.C.
Proposals for closer co-operation between the Council of Europe and the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation were recently considered by the Committee of Ministers of the council when it was unanimously recommended that the proposals be discussed jointly by the two organisations. While I favour the maximum degree of co-operation between the Council of Europe and the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation compatible with the difference in their structure and membership, I am not prepared to indicate my attitude on the various proposals in advance of the joint discussions.