Prescott to take Europe appointment

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The former deputy prime minister, who bowed out alongside Tony Blair last week, will be a British representative on the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe.

Gordon Brown confirmed the appointment in a low-key announcement as he indicated that Mr Prescott was still looking for new accommodation to move out of his grace-and-favour home.

Mr Prescott's post-government living arrangements were held up after he was taken ill with pneumonia weeks before he stepped down.

The Prime Minister indicated that he was still living at Admiralty House while he searched for a new home in London.

"Following his recent illness, (Mr Prescott) is making the necessary arrangements to move out of his official residence," Mr Brown said in a Commons written reply.

In a further statement, Mr Brown said that the former deputy premier had been made full representative of the UK delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

The body - not to be confused with the EU European Council of government heads - was established in 1949 to promote human rights and freedoms.

The post - which is unpaid but includes expenses - means Mr Prescott will also sit on the Assembly of Western European Union, another organisation distinct from the EU.

He replaces Manchester Central MP Tony Lloyd, who is standing down from the role.