asked the Minister of Overseas Development what recommendations she has made regarding implementation of the UNESCO recommendation concerning education for international understanding, co-operation and peace and education relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms, adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO on 19th November 1974.

We are required under UNESCO's constitution to submit this recommendation to "competent authorities" by 23rd November 1975. At my request, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science is considering the issue of a circular on the subject and his Department is initiating the necessary consultations.