HC Deb 19 May 1998 vol 312 c364W
Mrs. Ann Cryer

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the EU report, "Assessing the Technologies of Political Control", what guidelines govern the intelligence-gathering operations of the United States National Security Agency in the United Kingdom in respect of other EU countries. [42044]

Mr. Robin Cook

[holding answer 18 May 1998]: The report to which my hon. Friend refers, although commissioned by the European Parliament, is in no way endorsed by them. We do not comment on the intelligence operations of the UK or of its allies.

Sarno, Italy

Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what contribution Her Majesty's Government are making to disaster relief in Sarno, Italy. [42772]

Mr. Doug Henderson

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has offered assistance should any be required. No request has been received.