§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what provision is being made for the development of a European Economic Community security policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerSecurity matters do not come within the scope of the European Communities. The member states do co-operate on the political and economic aspects of security in the framework of European political co-operation. Their co-operation in this field will be covered by article 6 of the new treaty provisions on European political co-operation in the sphere of foreign policy which form part of the Single European Act. I refer the hon. Member to the evidence on European political co-operation which my right hon. and learned Friend gave the Foreign Affairs Committee of this House on 11 December, which has now been published.