HC Deb 28 July 1997 vol 299 cc29-30W
Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the British Government have been consulted on the US Administration's proposal for the Baltic action plan. [10441]

Mr. Doug Henderson

The USA is discussing with the Baltic states the possible conclusion of a charter as part of a process further to develop co-operation between the USA and the Baltic states. This is a matter between the USA and the Baltic states. We have, however, been kept informed of progress in these talks.

Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the impact of the provisions of the Baltic action plan currently being negotiated on British commitments towards the Baltic states. [10442]

Mr. Henderson

The USA is discussing with the Baltic states the possible conclusion of a charter as part of a process further to develop co-operation between the USA and the Baltic states. The charter will not affect British relations with the Baltic states.