HL Deb 31 October 2000 vol 618 cc87-8WA

Lord Pearson of Rannoch asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Ministry of Defence is free to employ the legal advisers who act for its French counterparts: and, if not, why not. [HL4251]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The Ministry of Defence uses the services of the appropriate legal expert for the issue under consideration.