§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts regarding the establishment of a European armaments policy; and if he will make a statement. [46875]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Laeken European Council asked the Spanish presidency to consider
measures to enhance co-operation in the field of armaments as member states consider appropriate".As a result, EU Defence Ministers discussed armaments issues at their informal meeting in Zaragoza on 22–23 March. However, no decisions have been taken on the establishment of a European armaments policy.