§ 26. Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what aims the Government have for their presidency of the WEU. [12053]
§ Mr. SoamesWe intend to concentrate our efforts during the UK presidency on enhancing the WEU's operational capability. In particular, we are taking forward work on establishing a situation centre and intelligence section, seeking to strengthen links with NATO, and developing a coherent and progressive WEU exercise policy.