§ 18. Mr Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the accession of Poland and other states to the EU and NATO. [701]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorWe are firmly committed to the enlargement of the European Union and NATO.
§ 25. Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with his Russian counterpart in respect of NATO plans for expansion into central and eastern Europe; and if he will make a statement. [710]
§ Mr. David DavisMy right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary has met the Russian Foreign Minister three times in the past five months. He has explained to Mr. Primakov NATO's response to the central Europeans' strong bids for membership, along with NATO's wish for a new relationship with Russia.
§ 28. Dr. Goodson-WickesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consultations he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence concerning the enlargement of NATO. [713]
§ Mr. DavisMy right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary is in frequent contact with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence to ensure that all aspects of NATO enlargement have been properly addressed.