Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

What is their response to the statement by Mr Brian Crowe, a former European Union diplomat, that, in future, European Union ambassadors are likely to be more important than national ambassadors and that, over time, this will lead to the closing of many national embassies. [HL 1826].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

671 c71WA; HL 1826

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Closures Diplomatic service EU countries Diplomatic relations EU external relations Embassies