§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Romanian President's comments on NATO's decision to exclude Romania from early admission to NATO. [7260]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe are well aware of the seriousness with which the President and people of Romania have pursued Romania's application to join NATO. Romania's application is a matter for members of the Alliance collectively. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister told the House on 9 July, column 937, we see Romania as a strong candidate for any future enlargement.