Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Brett (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2009.

Arms Reduction

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will discuss proposals for multilateral arms reductions among near-east countries, including Israel, at the next meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers.

Answer: There was no discussion of multilateral arms reductions in the Middle East during the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) on 15 June 2009, although Ministers did discuss the Middle East peace process. The Written Ministerial Statement on the 15 June 2009 GAERC was published on 22 June 2009 (Official Report, col. WS 97). The UK supports a Middle East zone free from weapons of mass destruction and we have consistently supported resolutions calling for such a zone.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4321; 712 c1WA
Session: 2008-09
Related items: EU: General Affairs and External Relations Council
Monday, 22 June 2009
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: Arms control EU common foreign and security policy Middle East
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk