§ Lord Wallace of Saltaireasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they plan to reciprocate the French Government's gesture in inviting British troops to participate in the Bastille Day parade; and, if so, how. [HL3906]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)The Government are planning a reciprocal visit for President Chirac in November 2004 to mark the centenary of the Entente Cordiale. There have been preliminary discussions and the options are under consideration. However, no proposals have yet been made.