asked the Prime Minister if she will now make a statement on the duties and terms of reference of the appointment of Sir Anthony Parsons as her personal adviser on foreign affairs.

[pursuant to her reply, 15 November 1982, c. 17]: I am now able to announce that I have appointed Sir Anthony Parsons to be adviser on foreign affairs with effect from 1 January 1983. Sir Anthony Parsons will work at 10 Downing Street in close co-operation with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and with other Departments with an interest in foreign affairs.