HC Deb 14 May 2002 vol 385 c514W
Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the European Air Chiefs Conference meeting of 18 April. [55695]

Mr. Hoon

This was the latest regular meeting of the heads of 20 air forces within the forum of the European Air Chiefs Conference (EURAC) which was established in 1993. The aim of EURAC is to improve co-operation and understanding among European air forces, thereby increasing their efficiency and effectiveness.

Copies of the recent EURAC Air Power Paper "A European Perspective on Air Power" have been placed in the Library of the House.