HC Deb 05 November 1999 vol 337 c343W
Mr. Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what existing WEU agreements with NATO will be incorporated into the EU. [96971]

Mr. Hoon

A decision on agreements with NATO that will allow the EU to assume its responsibilities in respect of a Common Security and Defence policy is not expected until the end of the 2000—the timeframe agreed at the European Council meeting in June this year.

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