HC Deb 16 March 1972 vol 833 c141W
12. Mr. Molloy

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he is satisfied with the present North Atlantic Treaty Organisation arrangements in relation to Western European defence; and if he will make a statement.

Lord Balniel

I doubt whether any Defence Minister in any country can ever say that he is completely satisfied with defence arrangements. But I am sure that none of the Defence Ministers of the 15 North Atlantic Treaty nations doubts the need for the continuance of the alliance.

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