HL Deb 15 May 1995 vol 564 c21WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are content with the situation where US forces commanded by NATO commanders conduct military exercises within politically sensitive areas where the European members of NATO have more immediate and intimate interests than the United States such as the Mediterranean.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

Before any military deployment by NATO, the processes of joint decision making and political consultation ensure that the overall policies and intentions of Alliance members are understood. In this way, the distinctions which might exist between members as a result of their geographical, political or military situations are fully taken into account wherever such exercises are considered.

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