HC Deb 14 May 2002 vol 385 cc513-4W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with the Chief of the EU military staff regarding organisational change in NATO; and if he will make a statement. [55569]

Mr. Hoon

None.

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his(a) EU and (b) NATO counterparts regarding organisational change in NATO; and if he will make a statement. [55568]

Mr. Hoon

Preparations for this November's NATO Summit in Prague include work on a range of issues (including NATO's command and force structures, enlargement, resource management and Headquarters structures and processes) with organisational implications. I discuss these issues on a regular basis with NATO colleagues. We also work to ensure good contacts with the EU in relevant areas.

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with his US counterparts regarding creation of a Special Operations Coordination Centre at SHAPE; and if he will make a statement. [55571]

Mr. Hoon

None.

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