HC Deb 23 January 2001 vol 361 c557W
18. Mr. Donald Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects to meet the new United States Secretary of State to discuss arms control. [145052]

Mr. Hain

The United States is Britain's closest ally and we enjoy excellent co-operation across a wide range of defence and security issues. NATO provides the cornerstone of our relationship. Co-operation between Britain and the US will continue after the change of US Administration, not least because a close working relationship is the best way of advancing our mutual interests and safeguarding our collective security.

20. Dr. George Turner

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the new Administration in the US on the future role of NATO. [145054]

25. Mr. David Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the incoming United States Administration on national missile defence proposals. [145059]

27. Mr. Savidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the new United States Administration on issues relating to defence and disarmament. [145061]

31. John Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the new United States Administration on strategic defence and disarmament. [145065]

Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on UK-US defence co-operation. [145043]

Mr. Vaz

The United States is Britain's closest ally and we enjoy excellent co-operation across a wide range of defence and security issues. NATO provides the cornerstone of our relationship. Co-operation between Britain and the US will continue after the change of US Administration, not least because a close working relationship is the best way of advancing our mutual interests and safeguarding our collective security.

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