§ Mr. NormanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he will make to the Portuguese Presidency in advance of its report on security and defence policy to be presented at the Feira European Council; and if he will make a statement. [108498]
§ Mr. VazMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary visited Lisbon on 6–7 January 2000. British Ministers remain in close touch with their Portuguese counterparts. UK and Portugal are working towards an effective European security and defence policy which strengthens both NATO and the European Union.