§ 29. Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations he has had with his European colleagues concerning the position of Turkey within the North Atlantic Alliance and the strength of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's southern flank.
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§ Mr. MulleyTurkey's position in the North Atlantic Alliance is clear and does not require any consultation: she is a loyal and valued member of NATO. My NATO colleagues and I hold regular meetings to discuss matters concerning the Alliance. The strength of the Alliance, including its southern flank, of course, is one such matter which is kept under review at these meetings.