§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why they consider it appropriate to collaborate with Israel in any military programmes.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Earl Howe)My right honourable friend's visit to Israel provided an opportunity for discussions on a number of issues, including the bilateral defence relationship. Our defence links with Israel are limited but progress in the Middle East Peace Process has allowed the development of contacts of the kind which we would expect to have with any friendly country.