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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2008. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


NATO

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the viability of NATO's security guarantee towards its newest members; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

NATO Defence Ministers have met twice this autumn to consider the evolving security challenges that face the Alliance. NATO continues to underwrite the collective defence of all its allies, and the flexible military capabilities and structures it pursues enable it to respond in a timely fashion to any security threats, wherever they arise.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
482 c69W; 232602
Session
2007-08
Subjects
NATO
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk