HC Deb 13 June 2003 vol 406 c1112W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the European Commission's communication, Towards an EU Defence Equipment Policy. [117502]

Mr. Noon

The Government's position is outlined in the Explanatory Memorandum on European Community Document entitled: Communication from the Commission to the Council, The European Parliament, The European Social and Economic Committee of the Regions "European Defence—Industrial and Market Issues: Towards an EU Defence Equipment Policy" Reference Number 8484/03 [COM(2003) 113 final] dated 15 May 2003, which is available in the Library of the House.