HL Deb 21 March 1997 vol 579 c126WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why they have not explained their views on the future of NATO as an expanded alliance to either House except in response to Back-Benchers' initiatives, if, as stated by Lord Chesham, "no issue has a higher priority in Britain's foreign policy than NATO's future" (HL Deb, 14 March, col 638).

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

Our policy on the future of NATO has been clearly set out in the Queen's Speech, in the Statement on the Defence Estimates, which is presented to Parliament annually, and in evidence presented to the Defence and Foreign Affairs Select Committees.