§ Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his plans to advise the countries of central and eastern Europe on arms conversion as outlined in the statement of the June meeting of the NATO North Atlantic Council.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe are working with our NATO allies on how best to take forward the proposal in the Copenhagen statement that the alliance should organise meetings of officials and experts to exchange views and information on a number of subjects, including the conversion of defence industries to civilian purposes.