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Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 10 January 2007 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


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Question
The assumption behind that answer is that there will be no displacement of terrorist activity from Baghdad to Basra, but it is difficult to make such an assumption at this stage. At the weekend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer made it clear that he favours an independent foreign policy. Do we have to wait for the resignation of the Prime Minister before we get one?
Answer

In my view, the alliance of Britain with the United States of America—I assume that that is what the right hon. and learned Gentleman is attacking—is in the British national interest, and it is an important part of our foreign policy. Britain has two great relationships in the world—one with America and the other with Europe—and we should maintain both and keep them strong.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
455 c278 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Iraq Peacekeeping operations USA
Link
View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk