HL Deb 10 July 1996 vol 574 c20WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, as a NATO ally and as a would-be Associate member of the European Union, the Government (or the Armed Forces) of Turkey have informed them of the character and content of Turkey's new security agreement with Israel: and if so whether obligations arising from the agreement are fully compatible with NATO membership and with European Union interests and responsibilities in the Middle East.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

We have had a number of discussions with Turkish representatives on the agreement between Israel and Turkey. We are satisfied that it is consistent with Turkey's membership of NATO and its association with the European Union.