HC Deb 11 July 1997 vol 297 c625W
Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Romanian President's comments on NATO's decision to exclude Romania from early admission to NATO. [7260]

Mr. Tony Lloyd

We are well aware of the seriousness with which the President and people of Romania have pursued Romania's application to join NATO. Romania's application is a matter for members of the Alliance collectively. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister told the House on 9 July, column 937, we see Romania as a strong candidate for any future enlargement.