§ Sir Anthony Grantasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what role he envisages for the Western European Union in the fight against terrorism; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonAt Venice on 29–30 April, Foreign and Defence Ministers of the Western European Union underlined the need to implement the measures agreed upon by the countries of Western Europe to combat terrorism. This action is being co-ordinated amongst the Twelve. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said in her reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Welwyn Hatfield (Mr. Murphy) on 8 May, this forum includes all WEU member states and ensures the widest possible coordination of the European response to terrorism.