United Nations Security Council (Hansard, 17 June 2002)

HC Deb 17 June 2002 vol 387 c44W 44W

§ Mr. Davidson
To ask the Prime Minister what his policy is on giving up Britain's seat on the United Nations Security Council in favour of collective representation by the European Union; and if he will make a statement. [60586]

§ The Prime Minister
Under the Charter of the United Nations only states may be members of the organisation. Therefore, a Security Council seat for the European Union would not be possible. The responsibility and duty of permanent membership of the UN Security Council is accepted by the United Kingdom and welcomed by its partners and allies.