§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has held with full members of NATO on the involvement of(a) associate members and (b) partners in the work of the Satellite Centre; and if he will make a statement. [103872]
§ Mr. HoonUnder the terms of the Joint Action that established the EU Satellite Centre, non-EU European Allies and EU Accession Candidates are able, through mutual agreement, to task and participate in the work of the Centre. This is consistent with the United Kingdom's wish to see the EU Satellite Centre make an effective contribution to crisis management in the EU and other organisations, including NATO.