§ Sir Russell JohnstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what preparations he intends to make for the framing of a comprehensive common European defence policy statement following the declaration of the Council of Ministers of the Western European Union of 14 November 1994; what will be the priorities of the British Government in the preparation of such a policy statement; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesThe United Kingdom is participating fully in WEU discussions on European security conditions and in work to elaborate the operational role and capability of WEU in a manner fully compatible with the Atlantic alliance.