HL Deb 19 November 1998 vol 594 c211WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Labour Party Manifesto commitment to support NATO and the United States took into account any downgrading of United States support for the United Nations and any upgrading plans to expand NATO's "mission" and its area of operation. [HL3752]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The Government are accountable for delivering the commitments contained in the Labour Party's Election Manifesto. The commitment to provide strong defence through NATO is being met. The Government cannot provide interpretation of non-government documents.