§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the outcome of the Strategic Defence Review; and if he will make a statement. [48738]
§ Mr. Tony LloydMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary remained in close touch with ministerial colleagues throughout the Government's Strategic Defence Review, as it was foreign policy led. I refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of state for Defence to the House on 8 July 1998,Official Report, columns 1073–96.