§ Lord Wallace of Saltaireasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the 1958 United States-United Kingdom Mutual Defence Agreement, last extended in 1994, will be extended for a further 10-year period before the end of 2004. [HL1285]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanDiscussions continue between the United Kingdom and United States Governments on the renewal of this agreement. Subject to the outcome of those discussions, we expect to lay any amendments before the House later this year in accordance with normal procedures for treaty renewals.
§ Lord Wallace of Saltaireasked Her Majesty's Government:
How Parliament will be consulted over any proposed extension of the 1958 United States — United Kingdom Mutual Defence Agreement. [HL1286]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanSubject to the outcome of our ongoing discussions with the Government of the United States, we expect to lay before the House some amendments to the Mutual Defence Agreement, including its renewal for a further 10 years, later this year in accordance with normal procedures.