§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the Government's current annual financial commitment to the European long-term initiative for defence; and how much he estimates it is likely to be for each of the next five years.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkOur current commitment of £1 million is for collaborative research over the next four years; it is envisaged that work will not begin until 1992. Funding for Euclid over the next five years will be determined in the light of agreements reached for further collaborative projects.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he will next meet his European counterparts to discuss the European long-term initiative for defence.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkNo meetings are currently planned specifically to discuss the European long-term initiative for defence, Euclid. However, the subject may be raised at the next meeting of Defence Ministers from the participating nations in spring next year.