HL Deb 09 July 1998 vol 591 cc147-8WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they consider that "coalitions of the willing" among NATO members may operate out of the NATO area without the authority of the United Nations Security Council. [HL2478]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Any NATO action would need to be in accordance with international law, but it is clear that not all operations would require a Security Council Resolution.